GoKawiilNvidia's Jensen Huang resigns after reports of multiple affairs, including alleged MSS link
Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO following reports he had an affair with a woman allegedly tied to China's Ministry of State Security, as well as separate relationships with two Nvidia employees. The New York Times and Reuters reported the additional affairs this week, prompting Huang's exit after 33 years leading the company. Current and former employees say Nvidia staff initially expected Huang to stay, trusting the board's review.
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The episode tests the loyalty culture Huang built at Nvidia, where low turnover and reverence for his leadership style made his departure feel abrupt to staff, according to employees quoted. Silicon Valley figures like investor Antonio Gracias publicly defending Huang suggests some in the industry view the matter as separate from his business record, though the security-related allegation raises distinct governance and national-security concerns beyond personal conduct.
- Huang resigned after reports of an affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset and two more with Nvidia staffers.
- Employees reportedly expected Huang to survive the scandal, trusting the board's process.
- Prominent Silicon Valley figures have publicly defended Huang despite his ouster.
Source: wired.com — Paresh Dave, 2026-11-12
Published there as: “Silicon Valley Is Still Defending Jensen Huang”
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