Chinese Internet Mourns Jensen Huang's Resignation as Nvidia CEO

Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia's CEO on Thursday following reports of three extramarital affairs, prompting widespread mourning on the Chinese internet. Users on Weibo lamented the loss of Nvidia's "soul," with the resignation becoming the platform's top tech topic. Huang, a Taiwanese and American citizen known for his Mandarin fluency and frequent visits to the region, was a fan favorite. Weibo users expressed disappointment, with some calling him an "irreplaceable leader" and questioning the future of AI without him, while others raised concerns about Chinese Americans facing scrutiny. China could benefit from Nvidia's turmoil, as its stock fell over 8% in the past week. Analysts say the scandal may set back the US in the AI race, with China's AI accelerator companies and Taiwan's custom-ASIC designers poised as potential beneficiaries.