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The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive suspected by U.S. officials of being a Chinese spy. The scandal has led to reports that Nvidia's board is preparing to oust Huang, sparking stock declines and potential congressional subpoenas over national security and chip export violations.

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Jensen Huang accused of having another affair — with an Nvidia exec

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing allegations of an extramarital affair with Kimberly Powell, the company's vice president of health care. These accusations, alongside a previous investigation involving a suspected foreign agent, raise concerns regarding corporate governance and internal conduct policies at the AI chip leader.

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High Ranking Republican Joins Dems To Back Nationwide Data Center Moratorium

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has joined Democrats in calling for a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new data centers. This bipartisan push could significantly impact cloud infrastructure expansion and the physical scaling of AI compute capacity across the United States.

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New York is forcing T-Mobile to stop putting data caps on low-income home internet plans

New York is forcing T-Mobile to remove data caps and throttling from its low-income home internet plans to comply with the state's Affordable Broadband Act. This enforcement highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny over how telecom providers implement mandated low-cost access programs and transparency in service availability.

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Nvidia is reportedly preparing to fire Jensen Huang

Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to dismiss CEO Jensen Huang following allegations of multiple extramarital affairs, including one with a subordinate. Potential leadership instability at the world's leading AI chipmaker could create significant volatility for hardware markets and AI infrastructure development.

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Jensen Huang Was a Busy, Horny Little Bee: Report

The New York Times reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been accused of having sexual relationships with subordinates, including an alleged affair with a Chinese spy. These allegations raise potential concerns regarding corporate governance and national security risks at the world's leading AI chip manufacturer.

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Howard Lutnick Doesn’t Want to Stop the Flow of Nvidia Chips Overseas: Report

Howard Lutnick is reportedly stalling efforts to restrict the overseas export of Nvidia chips despite a directive from Donald Trump to crack down on shipments. This tension highlights a potential conflict between national security policy and the economic interests of the global semiconductor market.

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United won’t let your AI agent book your flight

United Airlines is prohibiting the use of personal AI agents to book flights, citing privacy and regulatory concerns. This move highlights a growing tension between the rise of autonomous AI agents and the strict legal requirements for human attestation in highly regulated industries.

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Republican Senator Calls on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Resign

A Republican Senator and members of the House Select Committee on China have called for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to resign, with the committee threatening a subpoena. This escalation signals increasing political scrutiny over Nvidia's operations and trade relations with China, potentially impacting hardware supply chains and export policies.

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Why the data center you dread might never even be built

Brent Nelson of Ascend Analytics discusses how many announced AI data center projects may never be built due to power shortages, permitting delays, and local opposition. This gap between speculative announcements and actual construction creates significant risk for billions of dollars in AI infrastructure investment.

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