Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang ousted following investigation into foreign intelligence ties
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Jensen Huang (Former CEO of Nvidia)
USA
November 12, 2026
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Nvidia board ousted CEO Jensen Huang on Nov 12 following an independent investigation. The investigation concerned potential foreign intelligence targeting and undisclosed personal relationships. Concerns were raised regarding the diversion of GPUs to entities linked to alleged Chinese spies.
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