Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, board announces

By Alex Sundby Senior Editor Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com. In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest. Read Full Bio Updated on: November 12, 2026 / 9:03 AM EST / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately, the company's board of directors announced Thursday.The decision came amid an investigation into Huang's affair with a woman U.S. intelligence agencies suspect was spying for China.Nvidia's board had been preparing to oust Huang, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News Wednesday night, plans that were first reported by the Wall Street Journal. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Edited by Paula Cohen In: Nvidia Jensen Huang