{
  "id": 19392274,
  "title": "Jensen Huang still scheduled for Nvidia's GTC event as criticism and scrutiny increases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jensen-huang-still-scheduled-for-nvidias-gtc-event-as-criticism-and-19392274",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/11/10/will-jensen-huang-still-speak-at-gtc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Despite recent criticism and increased scrutiny, Nvidia's chief executive, Jensen Huang, remains on track to deliver the keynote address at his company's flagship exhibition, GTC, in Washington from December 1 to 3. The event, which runs for three days, is expected to draw significant attention from the technology industry. Huang's presence at the event is set in stone, barring any unforeseen circumstances such as his resignation amid the ongoing controversies.\n\nHuang's daughter, Madison Huang, who also works for the company, recently canceled plans to attend a technology event in South Korea due to the controversy surrounding her father. The situation became chaotic as reporters in South Korea grappled with questions about the affair, with one reporter even pushing a photographer out of the way amidst the commotion. After the event in South Korea, Huang's daughter declined to provide a statement, leaving the public in the dark.\n\nThe situation became even more heated when Huang admitted to having an affair with a woman whom US investigators suspect of being a Chinese spy. This revelation has only intensified the criticism directed at Nvidia and its CEO. Critics argue that such behavior is a serious breach of national security, while supporters of the company maintain that Huang's actions do not warrant such harsh judgment.\n\nThe controversy comes at a time when Nvidia has been lobbying hard to change US technology export laws that prevent countries like China from obtaining some of the world's most advanced processors. These laws are seen by supporters as a means to protect the US's lead in the rapidly growing AI race and keep potential adversaries at bay. However, Huang has argued that such restrictions hinder the US's technology exports and could potentially harm the country's economic interests.\n\nThe public scrutiny of Nvidia's CEO has been growing since Sunday, when he admitted to cheating on his wife. This admission has added fuel to the fire of criticism, with legislators from both parties calling for investigations into Huang's affair and his company's actions. In response to the scandal, US President Donald Trump claimed to have spoken with Huang, who reportedly insisted he was unaware that Alice Huang was a spy.\n\nCritics, however, argue that whether or not Huang knew about his wife's alleged actions is irrelevant. They contend that the fact that he engaged in the relationship in the first place raises serious concerns about governance at the company. The current scandal appears to be overshadowing other issues related to Nvidia, with critics suggesting that Huang's actions may be indicative of a larger problem within the organization.",
  "summary": "Embattled Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has cancelled plans to attend several technology summits, but he is still listed as the main speaker for his company's GTC event in Washington next month. He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the first day of Nvidia's flagship exhibition , running from December 1 to 3. That is assuming that Mr Huang, who admitted to having an affair with…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Trump said he believes Jensen Huang had no idea his affair was a spy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/trump-said-he-believes-jensen-huang-had-no-idea-his-affair-was-a-spy",
        "published": "2026-11-10T12:50:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}