Nvidia's Rise Under Jensen Huang: From Graphics Chips to AI Leader

Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia, the company he co-founded in 1993 and led for over three decades, following a spy affair. His resignation marks the end of an era for the graphics chip pioneer turned AI giant. Under Huang's leadership, Nvidia grew from a struggling startup into a dominant supplier of AI computer chips, with major clients including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. He was known for his hands-on management style, holding both CEO and chairman roles, and received the National Medal of Science from President Donald Trump in October. The company was founded in a fast-food restaurant by Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem. Nvidia nearly went bankrupt in 1997 but recovered by adapting to Microsoft's standard. The interim CEO is the current finance chief, with a permanent successor yet to be announced.