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Owned by HT Media Ltd.‘Humans make mistakes’: Podcaster Lex Fridman backs Jensen Huang’s Nvidia exit, recalls Steve Jobs’ ouster from Apple
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Experts are analysing Jensen Huang’s departure from Nvidia, linking it to national security and geopolitical concerns. Allegations of three extramarital relationships, including one with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset, have led to his resignation and a summons before three U.S. House committees for a closed‑door interview on December 1. Discussions of his succession have highlighted three Indian‑origin executives – Sanjay Mehrotra, Nikesh Arora and Thomas Kurian – as possible replacements. Despite the turmoil, analysts say Nvidia is likely to keep its dominant role in the global AI chip market, though the exit may give South Korean chipmakers more leverage in high‑bandwidth memory deals.
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Lex Fridman extended his heartfelt sympathies to Huang's family during this difficult phase. He said he had kept quiet out of respect for Huang's family and team, whom he described as ‘amazing humans.’
