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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO after reports of an alleged affair.

Nvidia CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday, according to CBS News and The Hill. CBS News and ABC News reported allegations of a relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence; The Hill said Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair.

What the reports agree on

  • Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO. CBS News, ABC News, The Hill
  • Huang co-founded Nvidia. ABC News, The Hill
  • The reports described a woman linked to an alleged relationship with Huang as suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. CBS News, ABC News, The Hill

Reported by one outlet

  • Todd Blanche spoke to reporters on Thursday about Huang. CBS News
  • The reported affair became public less than a week before Huang resigned. CBS News
  • Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair, and a second affair involving an Nvidia colleague was reported. The Hill
  • The account says U.S. intelligence officials briefed President Donald Trump about the suspected relationship in fall 2025. ABC News

The original reports

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