Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid affair and spy allegations
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12, 2026, following investigations into multiple extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, prompting a board-led search for a permanent replacement. Huang, 63, acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife in a memo on November 8, as Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into foreign intelligence allegations. Federal authorities and the board examined his relationship with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence believed to be a spy, with President Trump briefed twice on the matter. Huang had become a trusted AI adviser to Trump, joining state visits to China and Britain, and receiving a National Medal for Science and Technology in October 2026. Chinese officials denied the spy claims, while House Republicans sought a closed-door briefing from Huang before his resignation.