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Colette Kress net worth: Nvidia's interim CEO is one of America's richest self-made women
In a significant corporate shift, Colette Kress has taken on the role of interim CEO following Jensen Huang's resignation while also maintaining her responsibilities as CFO. Kress has been pivotal in navigating Nvidia through the AI revolution, establishing herself among America's wealthiest self-made women. She has a strong finance background, joining Nvidia in 2013 after stints at Microsoft and Cisco.
US stocks: Nvidia shares plunge 13% after Jensen Huang quits as CEO; Colette Kress named interim chief
Nvidia shares plunged 13% after co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO and board member with immediate effect. CFO Colette Kress was named interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent successor, with Harvey C. Jones appointed Nvidia’s first independent board chair.
Jensen Huang exits Nvidia after 33 years: What the company said about the shock move
Nvidia has announced the resignation of Jensen Huang from all his leadership positions within the company. Colette Kress has been appointed as the interim CEO while a search for a permanent successor begins. Kress will maintain her roles as executive vice president and CFO during this transition period. The board expressed full confidence in Kress and her ability to lead the company forward.
Karnataka weighs AI infra, funding push for women-led startups after founder feedback
The Department of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology hosted a Women Entrepreneurs' Mixer on Thursday, bringing together startup founders and ecosystem leaders to discuss the challenges of building and scaling technology, DeepTech and biotechnology ventures.
Mundra to Chile, Adani amps up the volume of its heavy metal rock
Adani Group has signed an agreement with Codelco to explore a copper project in Chile. This partnership aims to ensure a secure supply of copper for its operations in Mundra, Gujarat. The agreement comes amid rising copper demand in India and a need for more imports.
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.
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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.
‘The Nvidia case can help us limit East India Company-like practices’
Stanford professor Fred Turner argues that Silicon Valley's culture, shaped by Cold War computing research and the 1960s counterculture, has evolved into a system where powerful technology leaders exercise influence with limited institutional checks.
India ranked an 'AI Rising Contender' by BCG, built on talent rather than compute
India has been identified as a Rising Contender in artificial intelligence by Boston Consulting Group's latest report. The country benefits from a large pool of skilled AI professionals, bolstered by returning talent from abroad. The government has implemented training programs to upskill millions of citizens and broaden access to AI knowledge.
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
From streaming to software, microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is looking to raise $30-40 million, largely for Frameo AI, its video production software for businesses. Eloelo, which raised $80 million this week led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, is investing in Dolphin AI, its new production suite, alongside content creation and international expansion.
Who could replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia? Affair with Alice Huang and her alleged China spy links raise questions over CEO’s future
Nvidia’s investigation into an alleged foreign intelligence effort involving CEO Jensen Huang has raised fresh questions about the company’s leadership future. With no publicly identified successor and around 60 executives reporting directly to Huang, investors are facing the possibility that the chipmaker may struggle to replace its most influential leader.
Human, all too human: More than whether Jensen Huang can survive the scandal, can Nvidia survive Jensen Huang?
Nvidia's co-founder Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair which has raised security concerns. He reportedly engaged with a Chinese businesswoman who may have influenced his lobbying efforts. Nvidia has initiated an independent investigation regarding these allegations and their implications. Although personal scandals might impact reputation, Huang's leadership is currently deemed important for the company's future. Nvidia's board maintains confidence in Huang as they navigate this challenging situation.
Horoscope Today, November 9, 2026: Cancer Reviews Home Expenses, Leo Gains Through Communication, Virgo Plans Savings
Today focuses on domestic stability, active communication, and structured resource management. The Moon in Libra highlights home workspace organization, short-distance business travel, and detailed financial administration. Avoid hasty expenditures or impulse shopping, and maintain clear communication with family and colleagues. Cancer can build home-front security; Leo can lead dynamic presentations and track micro-expenses; and Virgo can audit financial portfolios and clear administrative paperwork.
Horoscope Today, November 8, 2026: Cancer Seeks Emotional Clarity, Leo Embraces New Possibilities and Virgo Focuses on Balance This Diwali
Today focuses on domestic foundations, active communication, and structured resource management. The Moon in Libra highlights home workspace organization, client outreach, and detailed financial administration. Avoid hasty expenditures or impulse shopping, and maintain clear communication with family and colleagues. Cancer can build home-front stability; Leo can lead dynamic presentations and manage short trips; and Virgo can organize financial portfolios and clear administrative paperwork.
Diwali 2026: Step-by-step prompt to enhance your Diwali pics to share on WhatsApp using ChatGPT and Gemini
This Diwali 2026, unleash your creativity with AI tools that effortlessly transform your photos into festive masterpieces. By uploading images, you can tailor outfits and settings specific to your style. Both ChatGPT and Google Gemini simplify the process, allowing detailed prompts to enhance image quality. Enjoy crafting stunning Diwali portraits without the hassle of hiring a professional photographer.
NVDA stock crash: Nvidia’s worst day since the DeepSeek shock - The AI giant fell 9% and is now down for the year
Nvidia stock rebounds 5% after 9.26% crash: Nvidia suffered its worst single-day fall since the January 2025 DeepSeek shock, with shares plunging 9.26% to $181.60 on Thursday and turning negative for 2026. The crash came as Wall Street lost nearly $3 trillion in market value. Friday’s futures pointed to a partial recovery, with Nvidia rebounding in premarket trading as chip stocks attempted to recover.
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.
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?
Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The offer comes as Microsoft rolls out a similar voluntary exit scheme covering around 60,000 employees. Here's a look at Google's severance package, eligible teams and the number of employees who could opt for the offer.
Meta kicks off first euro bond sale in latest test for tech sector
Meta Platforms has initiated a significant bond sale, marking its first offering of euro-denominated bonds aimed at financing its investments in AI and infrastructure development. In addition, the tech giant plans to raise $15 billion through a US dollar bond offering this week. Despite ongoing concerns about growth in the AI sector and regulatory challenges, technology companies continue to pursue funding opportunities.
Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries
The move comes amid mounting AI spending that has unnerved Wall Street and dented Alphabet's stock price. Microsoft last week offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees in an effort to contain costs. Alphabet's workforce has grown steadily in recent quarters, but it has sought to shift resources toward priority areas.
L&T Finance Pitch Point 2.0: Where an AI startup’s big idea meets enterprise scale
Pitch Point, L&T Finance’s contest for AI startups, is back for a second edition. Last year’s winners, Arrowhead AI and SpoofSense, talk about what they got out of it and what they would tell this year’s new applicants.
China's 'Lipstick King' touts AI tokens in first for Singles' Day festival
The launch is the first time AI token packages have been offered as a significant consumer product category during Singles' Day, the world's largest shopping festival originally held on November 11 each year.
Prolonged screen time may increase blood clot risk among young people, warn experts
Extended periods of sitting due to gaming and screen time can impede blood flow and increase the risk of DVT among young individuals. Medical professionals have observed a worrying surge in cases related to inactivity and excessive screen use. To enhance circulation, it's crucial to incorporate regular breaks for movement and engage in physical activities.
Meet Lukas Biewald, who lost his CEO role at his first startup; how an unpaid internship at OpenAI helped him build an AI company behind a karate studio that sold for $1.7 billion
After reportedly leaving the CEO role, Lukas Biewald felt that he needed to strengthen his technical knowledge as deep learning advanced. He then spent time building robots, experimenting with TensorFlow in a Raspberry Pi and studying neural networks. He taught introductory deep-learning classes to thousands of engineers, which helped him understand the problems developers faced when building AI models.
Jensen Huang lists three countries that may lead manufacturing and advanced technology, and neither US or India are in that list
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has named Germany, Japan and China as three countries with strong positions in advanced manufacturing, citing China’s integration of computing and industrial production. He also said US export restrictions had accelerated China’s semiconductor ambitions, while maintaining that American technology companies were prepared to compete globally.
Aravind Srinivas looked up to Google CEO Sundar Pichai before building Perplexity AI; how an unexpected detail stayed with him
Aravind Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022 with Andy Konwinski, Denis Yarats and Johnny Ho. They initially experimented with tools that allowed users to search Twitter data through natural-language questions. They later shifted towards general web search. Perplexity was launched in 2022 and its search engine used AI to generate direct answers with citations and links to sources.
AMD and Meta advance strategic partnership to power Meta's Superintelligence Infrastructure
Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is teaming up with Meta to enhance its superintelligence infrastructure. As part of this strategic partnership, AMD plans to invest a whopping $1 billion into Meta’s projects. This collaboration aims to push the envelope on advanced technologies and improve how superintelligence functions within Meta's framework.
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