Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid espionage affair allegations

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Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia following revelations of an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of espionage, announced Thursday after an emergency board meeting. The 63-year-old founder admitted the relationship on November 8, and a second affair with a subordinate was revealed Wednesday, sealing his departure. He had led the semiconductor giant since 1993, transforming it into an AI powerhouse. Huang, who reportedly planned to stay for another 20 years, had no succession plan in place. His two children work at the company, and he was known for his direct management style with about 60 subordinates.


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