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Nvidia’s CEO was the rock star of AI before his dramatic unravelling

In recent years, Jensen Huang has been riding high on the crest of the AI wave as his company Nvidia became one of the most valuable in the world. It only took a few days for it to all come crashing down. Back-to-back revelations of two affairs involving the CEO, including a romantic relationship with [...] The post Nvidia’s CEO was the rock star of AI before his dramatic unravelling appeared…

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, was once a celebrated figure in the world of AI. His company quickly became one of the most valuable in the world. However, recent events have brought his seemingly invincible status crashing down. Accusations of two affairs, including one with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy, have upended his position as a leading tech figure.

This led to his resignation from the company he helped form. The global stock market, heavily reliant on Nvidia's microchips, is now uncertain. The US company is seen as a crucial player in the country's race for AI dominance over China. Born in Taiwan and raised in the US, Huang co-founded Nvidia and is known for his workaholic nature and high standards for his staff.

Despite his immense fortune, he has worked hard to present himself as a family man and exemplify the American Dream.

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