Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid spy

China warns the US against new semiconductor export controls in the wake of Huang's departure

Economy & Prices · 4 sources · November 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO of Nvidia after reportedly having two affairs, including one with a purported Chinese spy. Axios notes his departure could be a catalyst that endangers a ballooning AI bubble and is unlikely to ease congressional scrutiny. Republican Representative John Moolenaar expects Huang to appear before Congress for a closed-door meeting. China has separately warned the US against imposing new export controls on semiconductors in the wake of the scandal.

“against putting new export controls on semiconductors in the wake of the scandal surrounding​ AI chip giant Nvidia and its now-former CEO Jensen Huang.”
— CBS News

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