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• 'Legend replaces a Legend': Trump wants Tim Cook to replace Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

  The unexpected leadership vacancy emerged after Jensen Huang abruptly stepped down over reported affairs with a suspected Chinese spy and a direct subordinate. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed former Apple chief Tim Cook for the top job, pointing to their long-standing professional ties. Meanwhile, the executive turmoil triggered an immediate stock plunge that erased significant market valuation for the semiconductor giant.

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• Read Nvidia’s internal emails about the ‘extraordinarily difficult period’ ahead

  Longtime leader Jensen Huang stepped down after a company inquiry revealed multiple extramarital relationships, including one with a direct report and another involving an alleged Chinese spy. The sudden leadership vacuum at the semiconductor giant comes as leadership reorganizes governance to stabilize internal morale and external partner confidence. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has taken over immediate operations to guide the chipmaker through the fallout.

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• Jensen Huang's exit from Nvidia raises critical questions about the future of AI

  The semiconductor giant faces unprecedented leadership turmoil following an internal board investigation into the co-founder's conduct and potential national security concerns. The abrupt departure removes the primary executive who controlled critical artificial intelligence chip allocations across the global tech sector. The transition occurs just as political headwinds and regulatory votes threaten to slow down broader data center expansion.

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