Jensen Huang is the co-founder, president and CEO of Nvidia, the world's leading maker of artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, on February 17, 1963, Huang moved to the United States as a child and went on to study electrical engineering at Oregon State University and Stanford University.
He co-founded Nvidia in 1993 with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, initially focusing on graphics processing units (GPUs) for computer gaming. Under his leadership, the company transformed into a global technology powerhouse, supplying the advanced chips that power AI systems, data centres and high-performance computing.
Huang has emerged as one of the most influential business leaders of the AI era, with Nvidia becoming a central player in the global technology industry. His leadership and business decisions have shaped the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure worldwide. He and his wife, Lori Huang, have also supported philanthropic initiatives. In 2026, Huang received the National Medal of Science.
Huang came under scrutiny in November 2026 after acknowledging an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US intelligence agencies of having links to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into the matter. The company said there was no initial evidence that national security or corporate secrets had been compromised.
Experts examine allegations involving Nvidia CEO and Chinese intelligence targeting semiconductor networks and export control breaches.
US Commerce Secretary faces scrutiny over Nvidia CEO's linked China spy allegations and shipments of restricted AI chips.
NewsTrack examines the escalating controversy surrounding NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations involving suspected Chinese operative Alice Huang.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over an affair and alleged links to a suspected Chinese spy. The company launched an investigation amid leadership concerns.
Trump backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid espionage allegations involving a Chinese businesswoman, while an FBI investigation continues.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's net worth dropped significantly following an espionage investigation linked to his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.
Trump defends NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid spying allegations linked to China and export policy concerns.
Donald Trump defended NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations linked to spying for China, praising his leadership and NVIDIA's chip technology.
China refutes spying allegations against NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid affair-linked claims of intelligence ties, with an investigation ongoing.
Nvidia is investigating CEO Jensen Huang over an extramarital relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset. There is no evidence of compromised secrets. Huang has apologised and will cooperate with the inquiry. US President Trump expressed support for Huang.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang apologised over an affair with MegaSpeed's CEO amid espionage allegations, assuring cooperation with investigations and maintaining leadership confidence.
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for bilateral talks lasting approximately an hour and a half, followed by a state dinner. Key business figures, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and former Apple CEO Tim Cook, attended the dinner. Trump presented Xi with a crafted bald eagle sculpture, while both leaders addressed the gathering, emphasizing mutual respect, bilateral ties, and future trade relations. Xi emphasized that competition should remain healthy, bilateral cooperation should benefit both nations, and artificial intelligence must develop under human control. Despite discussions on trade and bilateral ties, no official joint statement was released following the bilateral talks, indicating contentious matters remain unresolved. During the visit, Trump also led Xi on a tour of the White House Presidential Walk of Fame.
In an interview with India Today, Dr. Vishal Sikka, former CEO of Infosys and founder of Vianai Systems, addressed the global debate surrounding artificial intelligence, frontier models, and safety concerns. Dismissing doomsday predictions, Dr. Sikka stated, "this talk about AI ending humanity and all this, this is all nonsense." He noted that AI does not act on its own, emphasizing that outcomes depend entirely on the instructions and prompts given by human users. Addressing high-profile departures and warnings from researchers at frontier AI labs, he observed that fears often arise when humanity confronts new, complex technologies. He pointed to historical parallels in computing, such as processor errors and early manual calculation skepticism, to highlight how system trust and reliability build over time. Dr. Sikka also supported regulatory oversight, affirming that "AI has to be regulated" while explaining that technical advances in reasoning models, tool integration, and unit testing will steadily enhance software efficiency and precision across enterprises.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dr. Vishal Sikka, leading artificial intelligence expert, former CEO of Infosys, and founder of Hang Ten Systems, addressed the global debate surrounding artificial intelligence, safety, and governance. Dismissing apocalyptic narratives, Dr. Sikka stated, "This talk about AI ending humanity and all this, this is all nonsense." He emphasised that artificial intelligence itself does not act independently, remarking, "It is people who use AI are going to do things." Discussing regulation, Dr. Sikka asserted that governing the technology is necessary and straightforward, drawing parallels to standard safety regulations in daily life. Addressing geopolitical dimensions and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning on the weaponisation of technology, Dr. Sikka backed the call for universal access to AI models. He urged adopters like India to accelerate development rather than slow down, highlighting the immense entrepreneurial potential of the technology.
A major political and economic debate has broken out over India's 7.8% GDP growth numbers. The opposition and former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg questioned the data, claiming a revision in previous figures lowered the base and masked lower growth. The central government strongly rejected these allegations, clarifying that the 7.8% growth rate is accurate, calculated at constant prices using the new 2022-23 base year series, and accused critics of comparing different series. Meanwhile, NVIDIA Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang praised India's artificial intelligence potential, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's early vision and urging rapid adoption across Indian startups and enterprises.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the crucial floor test in the state assembly with the support of 144 MLAs.
This Business Today bulletin covers NVIDIA's blockbuster quarterly sales, which have sparked a global tech rally, and CEO Jensen Huang's declaration that the world has entered a 'virtuous cycle of AI'. The program also features a warning from Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara on the twin risks of AI-driven job displacement and a weakening US dollar. Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara stated, 'The two issues we have to think about which will impact the story. Number one is the effect of AI on job displacement and societal resilience... The second though, is actually the US dollar becoming weaker'. Additionally, the bulletin discusses President Donald Trump's call for high-skilled immigrant workers to support US manufacturing, a government plan to clear ₹800 crore in dues for Indian exporters, and a detailed analysis of the Indian stock market's performance.
At the Nvidia AI Summit in Mumbai, CEO Jensen Huang discussed India's impact on AI development.
He pointed out that India possesses the crucial elements needed for AI development: data, energy resources, and infrastructure, that can be created.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted India’s potential in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising, “This is India’s moment, you have to seize the opportunity.”
