GoKawiilJensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after affair reports, tech leaders react
Nvidia confirmed that Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO following reports of two affairs, one involving a suspected Chinese spy and another with a direct report. Reuters later reported a third relationship with another Nvidia employee. Tech figures including Elon Musk, Tim Sweeney and President Trump publicly reacted, with several calling the resignation premature or a loss for the industry.
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The swift exit of one of the most prominent tech CEOs could unsettle Nvidia amid its central role in the AI chip market, and the public reactions suggest some industry leaders view founder departures as uniquely destabilizing. Trump's suggestion of Tim Cook as a replacement indicates political attention is also being drawn to Nvidia's leadership transition, though no succession has been confirmed.
- Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO after reports of affairs, including one with an alleged spy.
- Reuters reported a third relationship with another Nvidia employee after the resignation was announced.
- Tech leaders like Musk and Sweeney publicly questioned the decision, while Trump floated Tim Cook as a successor.
Source: theverge.com — Jay Peters, 2026-11-12
Published there as: “‘It’s a mistake for Nvidia to let Jensen resign’: reactions from tech leaders on Jensen Huang’s resignation”
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