Inside the Affair That Led to Jensen Huang’s Downfall As Nvidia CEO

Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO after admitting to an affair with Alice Huang, a businesswoman US intelligence says was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security. The admission prompted an investigation of Huang by his own company, and it was also reported on November 11 by the New York Times that Jensen Huang allegedly had a separate relationship with a direct report at Nvidia. On this week’s Uncanny Valley, recorded prior to Jensen Huang’s resignation but as pressure was building, the team examines the timeline of who knew what when and what it means for the AI industry and our economy at large. Subscribe to or follow Uncanny Valley wherever you get your podcasts.