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Will Elon Musk hire Jensen Huang? Says it would be an 'honour' After Nvidia CEO's controversy: what happens next?
Elon Musk stirred excitement online by suggesting Jensen Huang, who recently left Nvidia after three decades of leadership in artificial intelligence, could be a potential hire. Musk and Huang's collaborative history includes innovations that benefited Musk's Tesla and SpaceX initiatives. While this may lay the groundwork for future developments, it's important to note that there hasn't been any concrete job offer made yet.
Jensen Huang met his wife Lori at Oregon State University in the 1980s. Decades later, they donated $50 million to their alma mater
Jensen Huang's public admission of infidelity has led to his resignation as CEO of Nvidia, sparking intense speculation about the future of his marriage to Lori Huang. Their relationship, which blossomed during their college years at Oregon State University, has been marked by philanthropic efforts, including a substantial $50 million donation to the university.
Who is Maruthi S. Akella? IISc award winner whose research helped guide first US Moon landing in 50 years, asteroid named after him
Maruthi S. Akella, a University of Texas professor and IISc alumnus, is among eight scientists and engineers selected for IISc's annual alumni honours. His research group contributed to the onboard guidance algorithm for the Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission, which achieved the first US Moon landing in more than 50 years. An asteroid has also been named after him.
Two days before her tryst with Jensen Huang popped, Nvidia’s Kimberly Powell pitched ‘robot hospitals’ to explain why world’s most valuable chipmaker is betting on healthcare
Nvidia's leadership landscape is in upheaval following Jensen Huang's resignation over multiple extramarital affairs. Rumors involving Kimberly Powell and Alice Huang became public prior to his exit, resulting in Kimberly canceling her summit appearance. Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while the board evaluates candidates for a permanent replacement. This incident has sparked conversations regarding Powell's qualifications for her role within Nvidia.
Meet CEO Jensen Huang’s daughter Madison Huang and her husband Nico Caprez, both Nvidia employees. She is seen as potential successor to her father
Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO has brought attention to the company's future leadership and succession plans. His daughter Madison Huang, who leads product marketing for its physical AI business, and son-in-law Nico Caprez, vice president of global AI infrastructure growth, both hold senior positions at the chipmaker. With Madison previously discussed as a potential successor to her father, here is a closer look at their careers, their roles at Nvidia and what Huang has said about his children taking over the company.
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MeitY examines data collection by home services platforms for physical AI training
The consultation comes amid growing interest among AI and robotics developers in first-person video and sensor data, which can help train machines to understand and replicate human actions in real-world environments. Such recordings capture how people perform routine activities, providing training inputs for robots designed to undertake physical tasks.
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.
NBIS Stock Price and Earnings: Nebius shares rise 15% on Q3 revenue beating estimates
NBIS stock price and earnings have been in focus after shares of Nebius Group rose 15.44% to close at $154.69 on Wednesday. The AI infrastructure company reported third quarter revenues of $980.8 million which beat analyst expectations. The company has reported a net loss of $37.5 million. It also showed positive adjusted earnings.
A cook, a cocktail bar owner and a ski racer: Meet Jensen Huang's children and son-in-law working at Nvidia
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is facing mounting pressure amid rumors of a potential successor. His children, Madison and Spencer Huang, while both involved in the company—Madison in marketing and Spencer in robotics product management—are not seen as immediate heirs. Additionally, Huang's son-in-law, Nico Caprez, holds significant influence at Nvidia. However, no formal plans indicate any intention for them to take over leadership any time soon.
Nvidia's Asian supply chain prepares for life after Huang
Nvidia faces a turbulent leadership landscape as the board evaluates CEO Jensen Huang's future amidst scandals. Asian suppliers are on alert, considering how the situation might disrupt operations and impact their partnerships, particularly in the booming AI sector. While the potential for investment slowdowns raises concerns, some analysts cautiously predict minimal immediate disruption on production fronts.
NeST Group, Cochin Shipyard unveil indigenous hybrid laser arc welding technology
SFO Technologies and Cochin Shipyard Ltd have introduced an indigenous Hybrid Laser Arc Welding technology. This development combines various advanced manufacturing techniques and aims to enhance efficiency in multiple industries. The Advanced Laser Engineering Centre in Kochi will support research and commercialization of these technologies. By utilizing in-house developed high-power fibre lasers, India reduces its reliance on imports.
World War II still has lessons for today’s wars
World War II offers four lessons for modern warfare: technology can rapidly transform battlefields, strong leadership requires strategic judgement, industrial capacity is vital to military strength, and war carries a heavy human cost. As conflicts in Iran and Ukraine reshape warfare, the US must invest in AI, defence production and shipbuilding while remaining united behind its military personnel.
China is building inside Europe's trade walls, deepening its grip on critical industries
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China's Singles Day shopping festival puts AI selling power to the test
If you are looking for evidence of how enthusiastically China is adopting AI, look no further than the country's premier month-long Singles Day shopping festival.
Chipmakers warn AI demand is creating bottlenecks in automotive supply chain
Nexperia says it is heavily oversubscribed as chipmakers redirect capacity towards higher-margin AI data-centre products, creating shortages of mature semiconductors used in vehicles and industrial equipment. Industry executives warn that the AI investment boom is worsening bottlenecks across automotive and industrial supply chains.
AI is entering the boardroom, warehouse, and checkout. Are businesses ready?
The AI Business Transformation Masterclass & Awards 2026 at IIM Bangalore will focus on integrating AI into businesses on 19 November. The program features sessions on enterprise AI frameworks, real-world use cases, and discussions on Agentic AI in finance, physical AI applications, and contextual commerce, culminating in the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards.
Tech investor SoftBank Group logs $7 bn quarterly net loss
The company's profits routinely see wild fluctuations linked to the volatile value of global technology stocks and its changing portfolio of investments and acquisitions.
When AI starts operating machines, the network becomes industrial infrastructure
As manufacturing and automation expand together, networks built to serve billions of people will increasingly serve tens of billions of machines and AI agents as well. Treating those connections as industrial infrastructure, and planning them for that scale, will determine how well physical AI works once deployments move from individual use cases to whole industrial environments.
'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.
Jensen and Lori Huang's $38 million San Francisco mansion has two wine rooms, an elevator and Golden Gate Bridge views; it was bought through an LLC
Much attention has also been diverted to Jensen and wife Lori Huang's $38 million San Francisco mansion. Jensen Huang is known for his massive wealth. He reportedly owns expensive homes, luxury cars and other luxurious things. He is famous for wearing a black leather jacket at company events and public appearances.
'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.
Meet Spencer Huang, Jensen Huang's son, who is building Nvidia's robot future as Director of Product Management for Robotics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a close relationship with alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang. Now, the investigation into the matter will be overseen by a committee of independent directors. The latest developments have brought back attention to Jensen Huang's family, including his wife, and two children, Spencer and Madison.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s 10-year-old daughter vibe-codes several creations, including a messaging app, apps similar to GeoCities and a game inspired by FarmVille, with each project also featuring its own marketing and sales plan
Maxima Zuckerberg, daughter of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, is interested in artificial intelligence and software development. She is currently experimenting with vibe-coding, which uses natural language to create software with AI tools. While her parents support her enthusiasm, they have imposed restrictions on developing online projects. Priscilla Chan specifically did not allow Maxima to create a dating website due to safety concerns.
A billionaire couple donated $50 million to UC Davis for agricultural research; in 2026, a 34,000-square-foot center opened in California
At the forefront of agri-tech innovation, the Resnick Center at the University of California, Davis, drives agricultural advancement with a strong focus on sustainability and research. Fueled by generous donations, it strives to elevate farming practices and enhance crop resilience. Current projects aim at transforming agricultural waste into valuable resources, thereby reducing ecological footprints.
China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB Robotics
China has blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics business, disrupting the Japanese group’s AI-powered robotics expansion. The intervention highlights Beijing’s growing scrutiny of cross-border deals involving strategically important technologies.
Cosmoserve Space raises $6 million, sets up India's first space debris removal facility in Hyderabad
The facility comprises an orbital rendezvous and capture lab, a space robotics innovation lab, an ISO Class 8 satellite integration clean room and a mission simulation and control centre. It will enable the company to design, build and test robotic capture systems and develop capabilities for satellite servicing, including in-orbit repairs and refuelling.
Peppermint Robotics raises Rs 100 crore led by pi Ventures, Crane Venture Partners
The company was founded in 2019 by Runal Dahiwade, and has raised Rs 150 crore to date. It also develops autonomous robots for material transportation and operates in nine countries. The US is its largest market, followed by India and western Europe, Dahiwade, who’s also the CEO, told ET.
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