US Congress widens Nvidia probe, seeking testimony from Jensen Huang and Trump officials

Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia following revelations regarding extramarital affairs, including a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent and another with an employee who reported directly to him. According to the Jerusalem Post, Huang sent an email to employees acknowledging he had been unfaithful to his wife.

The resignation has coincided with a trillion-dollar decline in the company's market value and has triggered investigations by the FBI and American lawmakers. The South China Morning Post reports that US lawmakers are seeking answers regarding White House oversight of advanced chip exports to China and potential national security risks.

In the wake of Huang's departure, Nvidia's board is in the process of selecting a search firm for a new CEO. Free Malaysia Today, citing the Financial Times, reports that the board has approached Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas as a potential successor, though the board stated that any speculation regarding candidates is premature. Haas previously spent seven years at Nvidia, serving as vice president and general manager of its computing products business.

While several other executives are also being considered, Colette Kress is currently serving as interim CEO.

Internal reactions at Nvidia have been mixed. The Jerusalem Post reports that leaked internal messages show a majority of employees calling for Huang's immediate reinstatement under the slogan "Bring Back the Boss," with some staff arguing he deserves a second chance. Other employees have requested full transparency regarding the situation.

Brief written by urgent.news from South China Morning Post, Free Malaysia Today, Hindustan Times - World News, MarketWatch, Jerusalem Post — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.