Nvidia faces leadership crisis as Jensen Huang's ouster threatens $4 trillion empire

Jensen Huang's potential removal as Nvidia's CEO threatens the company's $4 trillion market value and fragile AI industry balance, as he has no clear succession plan in place. The board's decision follows revelations about Huang's extramarital affairs, including one allegedly linked to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia's market value has dropped approximately $1.4 trillion since October 29, when the New York Times reported on these connections. Huang holds less than 4% voting rights, yet the company operates entirely around him, with four equal-ranking executives and over 60 direct reports. His complex network of alliances, including partnerships with Microsoft, OpenAI, and financial firms, involves commitments estimated at $300 billion.