The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal

What the report says

BBC World News reports that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday after a rapid deterioration in his personal and professional standing, following revelations about two separate affairs. The article says the disclosures raised questions about his judgment and focus, and prompted investor concern at a time when Nvidia sits at the centre of the global competition over artificial intelligence and advanced chips.

According to the BBC, the first allegation involved a relationship with a businesswoman whom US officials say is linked to Chinese intelligence. Huang later acknowledged being unfaithful and apologised to his wife and family. A second report, about an affair with an Nvidia colleague, was followed by a board meeting and then his decision to step aside. The publication notes that leaders in Washington and the tech industry had initially supported him, but that support did not prevent his departure.

The report places Huang’s exit in the context of Nvidia’s enormous influence in the AI boom. The company is one of the world’s most valuable and supplies the chips used by major technology firms, including Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla, OpenAI and Anthropic. His resignation therefore introduces uncertainty for a business that has become a key player in the US-China technology rivalry.

BBC World News also sketches Huang’s rise from a Taiwan-born engineer educated in the US to one of the most prominent figures in tech, known for his black leather jacket and carefully cultivated image as a family man.