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At Web Summit, Pony.ai CFO Leo Wang discussed China's reliance on Nvidia for autonomous vehicle computing, saying demand for Nvidia chips already exceeds supply. He was asked how stricter U.S. export controls on Nvidia chips to China could affect the self-driving sector following reports of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation amid a personal scandal.
Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang has stepped down following allegations of multiple extramarital affairs, including with a company employee and a woman linked to possible Chinese espionage. Collette Kress has taken over as interim CEO of the roughly $4 trillion chipmaker. The resignation was widely discussed at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon, where commentators debated Nvidia's future without its longtime leader.
Aridge, backed by Chinese robotics and auto firm Xpeng, showcased its Land Aircraft Carrier system at Web Summit in Lisbon, a two-part vehicle combining a 5.5-meter ground van with a foldable eVTOL aircraft that fits inside it. Founder Deli Zhao said the eVTOL, which has six rotors and can fly as high as a helicopter for about 19 miles, can be piloted by anyone after just five minutes of training, or flown autonomously.
Apple will send Sébastien Gros, its Director of Government Affairs for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, to speak at Web Summit in Lisbon from November 9–12. The topic of his session has not yet been disclosed. Former Apple executive Tony Fadell is also among the more than 850 speakers set to attend.