The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline
The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline
This timeline recounts how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an extramarital affair amid reports that a woman linked to him, Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, is suspected by U.S. officials of being a Chinese spy, and how the story expanded with a New York Times report of an affair with Nvidia VP Kimberly Powell. It covers congressional demands for a closed-door briefing, a reported board move to oust Huang, his resignation on November 12, 2026, and CFO Colette Kress being named interim CEO. It also details investigations into Megaspeed's chip dealings and Nvidia's role in the U.S.-China AI chip competition.
The piece consolidates a fast-moving, high-stakes story involving national security, export controls and corporate governance into a single chronological reference.
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