Chip-Riese: Nvidia-Chef tritt nach Affären zurück

Nvidia, a leading chip company in the artificial intelligence boom, has lost one of its most prominent faces after its CEO, Jensen Huang, stepped down amid allegations of affairs. Colette Kress, Nvidia's former chief financial officer, will take over the top position, with the company seeking a permanent replacement both internally and externally.

Huang, 63, led Nvidia to record-breaking numbers and became a media sensation with his black leather jacket and compelling speeches about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in all aspects of life. The Nvidia stock initially fell over 13%, later decreasing to around 9% following his departure. Huang admitted to cheating on his wife, as well as another affair with a top Nvidia manager, which led to multiple investigations by the company's board.

His close relationship with the US presidency under Donald Trump and his significant contributions to the company since its founding 30 years ago make his replacement a challenging task. Huang's influence on the tech industry is immense, as his company's chips dominate data centers for artificial intelligence training and operations.

His leadership style is also unique, with about 60 managers directly reporting to him. The US government has been trying to curb Chinese advancements in artificial intelligence by restricting Nvidia chip exports to China for years. Huang and Nvidia may face congressional investigations due to these allegations.