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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.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
The star power that 63-year-old Huang draws as the gatekeeper to Nvidia's chips shows how badly the AI industry is leaning on him for the graphics processing units that train models and run services such as ChatGPT.
Nvidia controversy stokes export scrutiny risks for South Korean chipmakers
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could experience greater export compliance challenges due to Nvidia's scrutiny over AI chips. US authorities have not announced new regulations yet, but potential measures might emerge. Chief Executive Jensen Huang's personal matters have spurred investigations into Nvidia's business dealings. A closed-door inquiry is scheduled to review security frameworks and contacts with foreign entities.
I was unfaithful to my wife: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits secret affair with Chinese spy Alice Huang; all you need to know about the controversy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an extramarital relationship with a business executive. Reports suggest that the executive may have connections to Chinese espionage activities. Nvidia's board has initiated an independent investigation to examine these allegations thoroughly. US lawmakers have requested a briefing to understand potential national security issues related to the case. Huang remains the CEO, while the investigation seeks to clarify any risks to the company.
South Korea says Nvidia issues won't affect contracted GPU supplies
Vice Minister of Science and ICT Ryu Jemyung told a parliamentary budget committee that 10,000 GPUs funded under a 2025 supplementary budget had already arrived and were in use.
Wall Street drifts as Broadcom and other AI-related stocks help support the market
The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent and pulled within 1.5 per cent of its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 9 points, or less than 0.1 per cent, as of 9:35 am Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5 per cent higher.
AMD CEO Lisa Su courts Korean AI chipmakers as it takes on Nvidia
AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su put Korean AI chips at the center of partnership talks in Seoul on Wednesday, exploring how they could work alongside AMD processors in systems built for global markets, reported The Korea Herald.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s fried chicken dinner with Samsung, Hyundai chiefs sent Korean chicken stocks soaring, Marvell shares jumped 32% after his $1 trillion call
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a history of comments and high-profile outings moving markets. His 2025 fried chicken dinner with Samsung and Hyundai chiefs sent South Korean chicken stocks soaring, while Marvell Technology shares jumped 32% in June after Huang called it the “next $1 trillion company.” Now, his latest dinner joke comes as Nvidia reports strong Q2 results and a better-than-expected outlook.
South Korea President Lee looking to open new era of AI in with global tech companies
President Lee delivered a keynote address unveiling a "San Francisco AI Declaration" that outlined South Korea's AI ambitions and its vision for technological cooperation with the United States. Lee separately met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Broadcom CEO Hock Tan, before joining the South Korean government-backed summit in San Francisco.
South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US
President Lee Jae-myung will visit San Francisco, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. He will attend an AI summit and meet tech leaders there. Trade negotiations and modernization of agreements are key objectives. South Korea also seeks energy and food cooperation with South America. The president will engage with venture capital firms in San Francisco.
Samsung Electronics' chip chief says discussed next-generation foundry, HBM cooperation with Nvidia CEO
Samsung's co-CEO Jun Young-hyun met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Seoul to discuss future semiconductor cooperation. The companies are already collaborating on autonomous driving and AI accelerator chips, and explored long-term partnerships for next-generation foundry chips, including HBM4E and HBM5.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some suprises'
He was talking to reporters after arriving at Gimpo airport in South Korea on a flight from Taiwan.He was talking to reporters after arriving at Gimpo airport in South Korea on a flight from Taiwan.
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances
While a celebrity in his own right, the charm push by the Taiwan-born 63-year-old highlights South Korea's critical position in the AI landscape. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix between them make about 70% of the memory needed for AI chips like Nvidia's.
Nvidia stock slips after CES 2026 as company introduces humanoid robots and self-driving AI
At CES 2026, Nvidia revealed new humanoid robots and self-driving AI technology. The company showed AI models to teach robots and help autonomous cars handle unusual situations. Investors watched closely, and Nvidia stock fell slightly after-hours. Competitors like Intel, AMD, and Samsung are also focusing on AI chips and memory, making CES 2026 a key tech and stock event.
Jensen Huang goes viral, gets rockstar-like welcome in Seoul after treating fans and diners to chicken and beer bash
Jensen Huang Seoul dinner: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoyed a casual dinner with Samsung's Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai's Chung Euisun in Seoul. The leaders shared Korean fried chicken and beer. Huang gifted his counterparts a rare whiskey and an AI system. The dinner concluded with shared leftovers for fans. Lee Jae-yong reflected on finding happiness in small things.
Jensen Huang's chicken & chips: The hot new favourite of Korean investors
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, recently shared a laid-back lunch in Seoul alongside leaders from Samsung and Hyundai, and the reaction has been electric. The candid snapshots from their meeting rapidly went viral, resulting in a surge in the stocks of all three powerhouse firms.
Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI development
The plan was announced Friday by the government, Nvidia, and some of South Korea's biggest companies, including chipmakers Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and auto giant Hyundai Motor, after President Lee Jae Myung met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Nvidia CEO says he's confident Trump and Xi had good talks
Huang was speaking as he arrived at a restaurant in Seoul for Korean-style chicken and beer with Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung.
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