Nvidia Is Preparing To Oust CEO Jensen Huang Over 'Spy Affair' Row: Report

Published 12 Nov 2026, 04:24 IST

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According to NDTV, Nvidia's board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after reports of two extramarital affairs, one allegedly involving a suspected Chinese spy. Hindustan Times said Huang was seen affectionately with Nvidia VP Kimberly Powell at a San Jose hotel during a March conference. The Tribune reported US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over the Commerce Department's reluctance to label Nvidia customer Megaspeed a national security threat. The Times of India noted a blacklisted Chinese military‑linked university bought Nvidia H200 chips. India Today questioned whether Nvidia and its board could be held liable over Huang's alleged affair with the spy.

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Nvidia's board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after he had two extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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YourStory YourStory Media 10 Nov 2026, 19:15 IST

With Jensen Huang under fire, Nvidia looks at sucession plans

The controversy over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s improper relationship with a Chinese citizen has raised national security concerns for the US.

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16 hours later
The Assam Tribune Assam Tribune Group 11 Nov 2026, 12:07 IST

South Korea’s AI links with Nvidia face uncertainty amid Huang scandal

Seoul, Nov 11 : When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea in June and shared soju and grilled pork belly with the heads of the country's technology giants, the high-profile gathering symbolised their deepening ties in artificial intelligence (AI), spanning semiconductors, robotics and…

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1 hour later
ABP Live ABP Group 11 Nov 2026, 13:37 IST

PLA-Linked Chinese University Buys Nvidia H200 AI Chips Worth $123,000 Despite US Blacklist

A Chinese university with links to the country's military has purchased two of Nvidia's powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips despite being on a US export blacklist, according to procurement records. The transaction has raised questions about the effectiveness of Washington's restrictions on…

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19 minutes later
The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 13:57 IST

Alice Huang used ties to Jensen Huang to divert $7.5 bn Nvidia chips to China: Report

The alleged diversion involved 240,000 advanced processors, including Nvidia's H100 and H200 systems

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25 minutes later
The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 14:23 IST

Alice Huang, who reportedly had affair with Nvidia CEO, is Chinese banker turned tech exec

An affair between Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, who reportedly was suspected of working as a spy for Beijing, has rocked the tech and political worlds

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6 hours later
Livemint HT Media Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 21:22 IST

‘Pillow talk’ espionage? How alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang may have gained access to Jensen Huang’s Nvidia insights

Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, has been accused by US officials of being an asset of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), its intelligence agency.

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1 hour later
The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 22:44 IST

Could Huang, Nvidia and company's board be held liable over affair scandal?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under scrutiny due to rumored connections with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset. An independent committee of directors is investigating potential implications for Nvidia and its stakeholders. Various legal actions, including a proposed class action lawsuit, are being…

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18 minutes later
The Indian Express Indian Express Group 11 Nov 2026, 23:02 IST

Jensen Huang’s daughter Madison took photo of Nvidia CEO with Alice Huang at Taipei dinner: Report

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52 minutes later
India Today Living Media India 11 Nov 2026, 23:54 IST

Are Nvidia and its board also liable over Jensen Huang's affair with 'spy'?

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43 minutes later
The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 00:38 IST

Blacklisted Chinese military-linked university bought Nvidia H200 chips - Report

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3 hours later
The Tribune The Tribune Trust 12 Nov 2026, 03:57 IST

US Treasury Secy confronts Commerce Secy over reluctance to flag Nvidia chip buyer Megaspeed as security threat

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over the US Commerce Department's reluctance to designate Nvidia customer Megaspeed as a potential national security threat in a meeting at the White House Situation Room last week, according to a CNN report citing two…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 04:14 IST

Jensen Huang had affair with Nvidia VP who reports directly to him: Report

Jensen Huang and Kimberly Powell were reportedly seen behaving affectionately at a hotel in San Jose during an Nvidia conference in March.

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4 minutes later
The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 12 Nov 2026, 04:18 IST

Nvidia board prepares to discuss ousting CEO Jensen Huang, WSJ reports

Reports of two extramarital affairs have put the chief executive’s position under scrutiny as the company’s board prepares to meet

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 12 Nov 2026, 04:24 IST

Nvidia Is Preparing To Oust CEO Jensen Huang Over 'Spy Affair' Row: Report

Nvidia's board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after he had two extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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