Real reason behind the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? Who is Colette Kress?

Published 13 Nov 2026, 11:03 IST

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Chinese company linked to former Megaspeed International executive Alice Huang, who also founded Shanghai Longteng Intelligent Computing, reportedly obtained Nvidia chips that are under export bans. Nvidia’s former CEO Jensen Huang resigned after admitting an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, prompting allegations that she may be a Chinese spy, which China denies. US intelligence agencies say they are unsure about any intelligence link. In the United States, Democrats are demanding congressional scrutiny of Nvidia and the Trump administration following the resignation, while US congressional curbs have put China’s access to some Nvidia chips in doubt. China’s foreign ministry has urged the United States to stop making fabricated spy claims.

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Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s co-founder, has been in news for a while since he was spotted with a girl in pink. And yesterday (November 12), it was officially declared by the company via an official press release that Huang just stepped down as CEO after some heated reports about alleged extramarital…

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First reported by The Indian Express at 08:38 UTC on 09 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

Across 4 desks: business, india, tech, world.

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 07:35 IST

Trump's ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in the spotlight

President Donald Trump's close ties with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have come under renewed scrutiny after revelations about the billionaire executive's affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.

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3 hours later
The Morung Express 12 Nov 2026, 11:01 IST

Rubio, China's Wang Yi discuss Trump's APEC trip, Xi's planned G20 visit

Washington, November 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio spoke with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at China's request, about President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to the APEC summit in China and Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Florida for the…

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8 hours later
Inc42 Inc42 Media 12 Nov 2026, 19:52 IST

Jensen Huang Resigns As CEO Of Chipmaker NVIDIA

Jensen Huang has resigned as the chief executive officer (CEO) of chipmaker NVIDIA. This brings the curtains down on Huang’s…

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1 hour later
The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 20:58 IST

Chinese 'spy' Alice Huang's firms invested in DeepSeek, promised Nvidia's Blackwell chips

Alice Huang, associated with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, has drawn scrutiny over her data centre ventures. Companies linked to her invested in DeepSeek to secure Nvidia's Blackwell chips, which are crucial for AI operations. In Singapore, she is under investigation for allegedly misleading authorities…

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2 hours later
ABP Live ABP Group 12 Nov 2026, 23:08 IST

Jensen Huang Resigns As Nvidia CEO After Reports Of Two Extramarital Affairs

Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive of Nvidia, bringing an end to his 33-year tenure at the helm of the AI giant he co-founded. His departure on Thursday follows reports of two extramarital affairs, one of which allegedly involved a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US authorities of…

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1 hour later
The Tribune The Tribune Trust 13 Nov 2026, 01:07 IST

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits over twin affairs; Kress takes charge as interim CEO

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday after his alleged extramarital affairs raised national security concerns, in a spectacular downfall for the longtime head of the chipmaker, a vital player in the artificial intelligence boom. The company named Colette Kress as interim chief executive. She…

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7 hours later
YourStory YourStory Media 13 Nov 2026, 08:13 IST

Jensen Huang exits Nvidia after 33 years; Kia India plans $2B investment in Andhra Pradesh

The transition comes at a critical juncture for Nvidia, whose chips have become the backbone of the global AI boom.

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2 hours later
India TV Independent News Service Current article 13 Nov 2026, 11:03 IST

Real reason behind the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? Who is Colette Kress?

Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s co-founder, has been in news for a while since he was spotted with a girl in pink. And yesterday (November 12), it was officially declared by the company via an official press release that Huang just stepped down as CEO after some heated reports about alleged extramarital…

Read at India TV ↗
1 hour later
The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 12:04 IST

Who is Colette Kress? Nvidia's new interim CEO following Jensen Huang’s exit

A 13-year Nvidia veteran, Colette Kress will lead the chipmaker whose processors power cutting-edge AI data centers and supercomputers, as the board weighs a longer-term successor.

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The Avenue Mail The Avenue Mail 13 Nov 2026, 12:24 IST

Senate summons Ex-Nvidia CEO over alleged spy affair

A Senate committee summoned former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday to testify next month regarding his alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Huang abruptly resigned from the tech giant following reports of two extramarital relationships, sending shockwaves across Silicon Valley. Nvidia…

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Livemint HT Media Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 13:30 IST

Jensen Huang’s Nvidia exit ahead of APEC: Could China spy controversy complicate Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping?

Nvidia's Jensen Huang stepped down as CEO amid a controversy involving a Chinese businesswoman suspected of links to Beijing's intelligence network. With Donald Trump set to meet Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, could the scandal complicate US-China ties and fuel calls for tighter chip export curbs?

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 13 Nov 2026, 15:02 IST

"Deer In Headlights": Jensen Huang Once Mocked Nvidia's Now Interim CEO

Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress was reportedly called "a deer in the headlights" by Jensen Huang during an internal meeting in August. The company's new chief also questioned Nvidia's big financial deals before taking charge.

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 15:12 IST

Is Alice Huang a Chinese spy? US intelligence agencies yet to reach conclusion: Report

Intelligence gathered so far has not established that the businesswoman acted on Beijing's behalf, with US officials divided over her alleged links to China

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The Indian Express Indian Express Group 13 Nov 2026, 16:12 IST

China’s access to some Nvidia chips in doubt as curbs gain traction in US Congress

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Hindustan Times HT Media 13 Nov 2026, 16:19 IST

Democrats demand answers on Trump's Nvidia ties after Jensen Huang's exit: ‘Americans deserve to know’

Senior Democrats are calling for congressional scrutiny of Nvidia and the Trump administration after Jensen Huang's resignation from the CEO post.

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