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Nvidia CEO succession: Who could replace Jensen Huang if board ousts him?
Nvidia's board is reportedly weighing a leadership change involving CEO Jensen Huang, with CFO Colette Kress and veteran executive Ian Buck emerging as potential successors. While Kress could serve as interim CEO, Buck is seen as a leading technology-focused candidate. Arm CEO Rene Haas is also in the succession conversation.
Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as spy scandal stirs fear of US curbs
Chinese artificial intelligence companies are actively seeking to rent Nvidia-powered computing capacity from overseas data centres. They are motivated by fears of stricter US export controls and political controversies surrounding Nvidia's CEO. Major cloud providers and smaller AI labs are exploring international options to maintain access to advanced processors.
Who's next CEO at Nvidia? Top engineer and CFO favored as candidates
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang faces potential ousting from the board due to reported extramarital affairs. If removed, Colette Kress could serve as interim CEO due to her experience and familiarity. Meanwhile, Ian Buck, a key engineer at Nvidia, is seen as a strong long-term candidate for the position. Speculation also includes external candidates like Arm CEO Rene Haas. Nvidia's governance and direction are under scrutiny as these developments unfold.
China’s army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
A Chinese university with close links to the country's military has purchased two of Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips despite being on the US export blacklist, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters. The findings raise fresh concerns over gaps in Washington's export restrictions and China's access to advanced American technology through domestic suppliers. Other Chinese universities and research institutions have also reportedly obtained restricted Nvidia chips or rented computing capacity powered by them.
Dragon's Army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
The findings come as Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang face mounting scrutiny in Washington over his lobbying for looser restrictions on sales of AI chips to China, following reports alleging he was targeted by a Chinese spy.
Who is Joon H. Kim? Meet the former US Attorney leading the Nvidia-Jensen Huang investigation
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang confirmed his extramarital relationship, prompting the board to initiate an investigation. This inquiry is centered on his ties with Alice Huang, a Chinese national allegedly involved in intelligence operations. Joon H. Kim, a former acting U.S. attorney, will oversee the probe. In parallel, Nvidia faces a lawsuit alleging they misled investors about this relationship, while concerns about China's access to their technology amid U.S.
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Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy allowed $7 billion+ Nvidia chip sales to China: Report
The US government has reportedly identified Alice Huang as an intelligence asset working for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS). However, there is no evidence that could prove Jensen Huang knowingly helped her or was aware of her alleged links to the government.
'I really believe him': Trump backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy scandal, $7.5 billion chip shipment claims and lawsuit
Donald Trump has publicly supported Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who faces scrutiny over alleged connections to Chinese intelligence. Lawmakers from both political parties have raised concerns about national security implications related to Nvidia's technology exports. Nvidia's board is investigating the allegations while Huang faces shareholder lawsuits regarding disclosure failures. The controversy has affected Nvidia's stock value and prompted discussions on future semiconductor export policies.
Huang in suspense, chips may crack
Huang is a hands-on boss at Nvidia. Although he owns a small amount of the company's stock, replacing him will be difficult. In the new political dispensation, Washington may be forced to take a harder look at its export control regime and make it more watertight. 'Jensanity' offers a good trigger.
TSMC to invest up to $1 billion in Anthropic, OpenAI
TSMC is set to invest up to $1 billion in the AI landscape, directing $500 million each to Anthropic and OpenAI. As Anthropic prepares for its IPO, this financial move by TSMC underscores its belief in a booming AI industry. With surging demand for AI chips, TSMC also aims to enhance its production capabilities, reinforcing its role in evolving AI infrastructure.
TSMC to invest up to $1 billion in Anthropic, OpenAI
The company is positioning itself to benefit not only from supplying AI infrastructure, but also from owning stakes in some of the industry's most influential developers. TSMC's board approved on Tuesday an investment of up to $500 million to acquire shares in Anthropic at its initial public offering price, and an investment of up to $500 million to acquire preferred stock in OpenAI.
Jensen Huang's influence over Nvidia raises questions about AI industry's dependence
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's influence extends beyond the chipmaker, shaping AI investment, chip supply and industry sentiment. His central role has also raised questions about succession planning and the risks of relying on one executive, as the company investigates whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort involving China.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s influence extends beyond chip supply, making him a central figure in the global AI industry. The company’s dominance in AI processors, investments across the sector and Huang’s close control over its strategy have raised concerns about the risks of depending heavily on one executive.
Nvidia stock crashes 8% after a 'foreign intelligence' probe initiated by AI company into CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's announcement of the investigation on Sunday followed Huang's acknowledgment that he had been intimate with a business executive who, according to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence determined was gathering information for China.
The US, Singapore and Taiwan have all looked at Alice Huang or her company Megaspeed; here’s what each investigation covers
One Chinese businesswoman, three countries and a growing national security controversy. Alice Huang has drawn scrutiny in the US, Singapore and Taiwan over her alleged links to Beijing and her former company, Megaspeed. But each country's role is different. While US authorities have examined suspected Chinese intelligence links, Singapore is investigating Megaspeed, and Taiwan's reported inquiry centres on her alleged connections to China.
French Ardian raises over $1 billion to invest in semiconductor makers
Chips are central to AI advances, with governments increasingly backing homegrown companies to secure sovereign technology. The platform, named Ardian Semiconductor, will invest in companies across the whole chain of making computer chips.
Google to introduce two variants of in-house chips: Bloomberg News
The search giant's shares were up more than 2% in premarket trading. Through last close, the stock has fallen 9% so far this year. Alphabet did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.
Alice in Nvidia CEO's secret world: Jensen Huang's personal affair matters far beyond than what meets the eye
Concerns about national security have emerged regarding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a Chinese businesswoman, Alice Huang. US intelligence suggests Alice may have gathered information for Beijing after forming a close relationship with Jensen. Nvidia's advanced processors play a crucial role in AI and military applications, making them strategically significant in US-China relations. Congressional inquiries are seeking clarity on Nvidia's security protocols regarding foreign espionage risks.
A secret affair, whiskey dates and a China spy probe: Inside Nvidia chief Jensen Huang's association with Alice Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny over an alleged secret affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whom US intelligence suspects of working for Beijing. Photographs of their meetings in Taipei have drawn attention to a classified US assessment, while her association with a Singapore-based AI computing firm adds a national security dimension.
Nvidia board probes whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in Chinese intelligence operation
Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation into allegations that CEO Jensen Huang may have been targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation through former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang. The probe will assess potential exposure of confidential information and national security risks amid escalating US-China technology tensions. Nvidia says it has found no evidence of compromised secrets.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's secret affair: Why did US intelligence suspect Alice Huang of spying for China?
Alice Huang, a Chinese entrepreneur, is under scrutiny for alleged connections to the Ministry of State Security in China. US intelligence suspects she could have obtained confidential insights about Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, raising questions about her impact on Nvidia's chip sales. As a precaution, Nvidia's board has begun evaluating its relationship with Huang and her enterprise amidst growing concerns over China's tech ambitions.
Singapore confirms a probe into Megaspeed but denies investigating Alice Huang over spy claims; how is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang linked to the controversy?
US media reports have alleged that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang developed a 'close relationship' with an alleged Chinese spy. US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). The alleged relationship was reportedly mentioned in a memo. Singapore has reportedly rejected the claims that Alice Huang was investigated by its authorities.
Donald Trump was reportedly briefed a year ago that a suspected Chinese spy was close to Nvidia's CEO, but why was Jensen Huang never told?
According to media reports, US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). Alice had developed a close professional relationship with Jensen through her work in the AI and data centre industry. Their alleged relationship attracted intelligence attention because Nvidia's technology is central to the US-China competition over artificial intelligence.
Chip stocks bounce up to 8% as US stock futures recover after Thursday’s stock market crash - Jefferies says sell-off was ‘reactionary, not a reset’
Chip stocks bounced back before Friday's market open after Thursday's brutal sell-off sent the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 12.2%. Nvidia, AMD and Intel recovered, while Aehr Test Systems, Camtek and Cohu also posted strong gains. Jefferies called the sell-off "reactionary, not a fundamental reset."
AI boom turns chip packaging into the next battleground for semiconductors
Billions of dollars are being invested in advanced chip packaging due to the demand for AI chips. This growing need is pushing companies to expand their production capacities significantly. Taiwan's TSMC is at the forefront of packaging technology, yet limitations have spurred alternatives.
Was Michael Burry right about the AI bubble? Wall Street loses $2 trillion as AI and chip stocks plunge: Why are Tesla, Palantir, AMD, Broadcom and SanDisk crashing?
Michael Burry's warning about an AI bubble is back in focus as Wall Street loses more than $2 trillion in market value. On Thursday, November 5, AMD shares plunged around 12%, SanDisk fell 14%, Micron dropped 10%, while Nvidia lost nearly 7%. Tesla and Palantir also fell 9% and 8%, respectively. The sell-off spread across chipmakers, memory companies and AI infrastructure stocks. The Dow fell 2.36%, the S&P 500 dropped 3.11%, and the Nasdaq sank 4.20%, as investors questioned whether massive AI investments can deliver enough returns.
Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval
About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from technology firms.
Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand
Arm said its server-chip architecture accounted for more than 50% of deployments at major cloud providers in 2025 and is expected to exceed 60% by the end of 2026.
AMD forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates as data-center growth accelerates
The company, which nearly doubled its data-center revenue in the third quarter, is benefiting as a shift in AI workloads toward running models in real-world applications drives demand for its graphics processing units and central processors. This has enabled AMD to capture market share from rival Intel, which last week forecast quarterly revenue well below estimates and triggered a global selloff in chip stocks.
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