# Jensen Huang leaves Nvidia amid affair scandal and national security probe

> Original title: Jensen Huang's exit from Nvidia raises critical questions about the future of AI

- Source: CNBC · Technology
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:43:33.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/qbi9qqqnvna3j0v864gvmmk9e
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/12/jensen-huangs-exit-from-nvidia-raises-questions-about-future-of-ai.html

## Summary

Jensen Huang is leaving Nvidia after reported extramarital affairs, one with an alleged Chinese spy, prompting a board investigation. CFO Colette Kress has been named interim CEO and Harvey Jones has been appointed chairman. The article says Huang personally controlled GPU allocation and major financing decisions, and the stock is on pace for its sixth straight weekly drop.