Jensen Huang
Coverage of Jensen Huang in the Nexus archive.
- ‘FOBO’ is driving China’s AI anxiety
China's techno-optimism is shifting to anxiety over AI, with workers fearing job losses and societal stress from FOBO (Fear of Being Obsolete). Protests in Wuhan against autonomous taxis and the Open Claw AI agent frenzy highlight growing concerns, despite initial enthusiasm for the technology.
- Nvidia AI Server Delay Report Sends Asian Tech Stocks Sliding
A report about a delay in Nvidia's AI server caused Asian tech stocks to decline. The article mentions Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI investment returns are now 'insanely profitable'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated AI investment returns are 'insanely profitable' during a closed-door forum in Taipei, asserting that questioning AI's ROI is now 'crazy.'
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls Marvell the next trillion-dollar company. The stock soars
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has labeled Marvell the next trillion-dollar company, following a partnership that includes a $2 billion investment from Nvidia. The announcement has led to a surge in Marvell's stock.
- Jensen Huang's iconic leather jacket is going up for auction
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Tom Ford leather jacket, worn and signed by him, is being auctioned by Sotheby's from July 7 to July 17 with proceeds funding grants for next-generation founders. The jacket, authenticated by Professional Sports Authenticator and James Spence Authentication, is estimated to sell for $40,000 to $60,000.
- Nvidia is betting on a trillion-dollar robotics boom. Here is the hidden way to trade it.
Nvidia is investing in a trillion-dollar robotics boom, with CEO Jensen Huang describing humanoid robots as a 'multitrillion-dollar economic opportunity.'
- As Big Tech showers employees with perks to win the talent war, Nvidia built a nearly $5 trillion company by making people pay for their own lunch
Nvidia, the most valuable company in the world, requires employees to pay for meals at its cafeteria, unlike other tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon, which offer free food. The company's food policy has been in place for over a decade, with subsidized meals averaging around $6 to $8.50, while Google emphasizes free meals to foster employee connections.
- Nvidia's culture of frugality extends all the way to the cafeteria
Nvidia's workplace culture emphasizes frugality, with no free lunch and subsidized cafeteria meals, contrasting with peers like Google that offer lavish perks. Former employees attribute this approach to CEO Jensen Huang's philosophy prioritizing work-life balance and cost efficiency over extravagant office amenities.
- Nvidia flew to Beijing with Trump to sell but China said no
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump's delegation to Beijing to sell H200 chips, but China refused, opting for domestic sources like Huawei. The H200 chips were recently cleared for export by Washington.
- How the chip trade has come to resemble silver — a warning from Morgan Stanley’s Wilson
The 2026 COMPUTEX event in Taipei, Taiwan, featured Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang showcasing next-generation AI chips and robotics. The trade show highlighted Taiwan's role as a leading hub for semiconductor and AI supply chain innovation.
- Nvidia is quietly staffing up around its AI ambitions in outer space
Nvidia is hiring system and software architects for its Space-1 project, an AI computing system designed for space. The project uses Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI chip platform and aims to address constraints on Earth's land, power, and cooling. CEO Jensen Huang noted that while current economics for space computing are poor, they are expected to improve over time.
- AI is creating America’s next underclass
Jensen Huang warns that AI is altering survival rules and creating a two-tier caste system, dividing those who can use AI from those who cannot. Individuals who fail to adapt to AI advancements risk being left behind.
- What business leaders are saying — and doing — about California's proposed billionaire tax
California's proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with over $1 billion in assets has drawn public opposition and relocation actions from billionaires like Larry Page and business leaders such as Bill Ackman and Ben Horowitz. The tax, backed by a labor union to address budget deficits, is set for a 2026 ballot vote and faces criticism for potentially discouraging entrepreneurship and expropriating private property.
- Nvidia quietly rose to the top of a $10 billion market you may have never heard of
Nvidia became the top vendor in data center Ethernet switches in Q1 2026 with $2.1 billion in revenue, driven by its Spectrum-X product integrating AI chips. The market grew 61% year-over-year to $10 billion as cloud companies invest in AI infrastructure.
- See the list of California's 200-plus billionaires who could be hit by the proposed wealth tax if it passes
California's proposed Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time 5% tax on residents with a net worth over $1 billion. The tax plan, which could appear on the November ballot, faces opposition from critics who warn it may drive wealthy residents out of the state and lacks sustainable funding, while supporters argue it would fund healthcare, education, and food assistance.
- Can anyone join Musk in the trillionaire club? Zuckerberg has best shot, according to prediction markets
Zuckerberg is viewed as the most likely to join Musk in the trillionaire club, with Jensen Huang as the second-most-likely. Prediction markets highlight Meta, Tesla, and SpaceX CEOs as key figures in this potential milestone.
- After years in CEO Jensen Huang's orbit, these Nvidia veterans are building a startup community of their own
Former Nvidia employees are building EverGreen, a community that advises and invests in AI startups. The network, not affiliated with Nvidia, includes founding partners like Greg Estes and Jeff Brown and has invested in companies such as Protopia AI and Sophia Space.
- Jensen Huang says AI will reshape work like the Industrial Revolution and the US 'should absolutely lead'
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, states that AI will transform the workforce similarly to the Industrial Revolution, creating new jobs and boosting productivity. He highlights infrastructure investments, including a $2 billion partnership with Coherent, and emphasizes AI as a tool to enhance human capabilities rather than replace workers.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says electricians and plumbers will be needed by the hundreds of thousands in the new working world
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlights the growing demand for skilled trades like electricians and plumbers due to the data center boom, backed by a $100 billion investment in OpenAI. Other CEOs, including BlackRock's Larry Fink and Ford's Jim Farley, warn of labor shortages in construction and manufacturing, with U.S. workforce gaps reaching 600,000 factory and 500,000 construction workers.
- Dario Amodei only has 1 direct report, his chief of staff—and everyone else reports to his sister: ‘It’s incredibly freeing’
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, manages only his chief of staff while his sister Daniela Amodei, the company president, oversees the rest of the 2,300-employee organization. In contrast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang manages around 60 direct reports. The article highlights unconventional leadership structures in AI companies like Anthropic and Nvidia.
- Taxing the rich is getting more popular. Here's why California's proposal lost steam anyway.
A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires faces opposition despite 54% voter support. Critics, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Teachers Association, argue the tax lacks sustainability and is constitutionally vulnerable. Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang are highlighted as potential targets, while concerns about tax avoidance strategies and residency disputes are raised.
- Nvidia CEO: Society needs to change with advent of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang states that society must adapt to the development and increased use of artificial intelligence, urging individuals to engage with the technology. He emphasizes the need to create new social norms and advocates for everyone to use AI.
- Jensen Huang on his relationship with Trump: ‘calls me in the middle of the night’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocates for widespread AI adoption, emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth and scientific progress. He acknowledges public concerns about job losses and safety, calling for new social norms and government regulation. Huang's close relationship with President Donald Trump has drawn criticism, but he highlights AI's role in revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
- AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocates for new social norms and government regulation in the age of AI, emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth and scientific breakthroughs while addressing concerns about job losses and societal adaptation. He compares AI's societal impact to the automobile era and criticizes proposals for government ownership of AI companies.
- AP Exclusive: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says society needs ‘new social norms’ in the age of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes the need for new social norms to adapt to AI's societal impact, addressing concerns about job losses and economic inequality. He advocates for AI adoption, government regulation, and compares societal adaptation to AI as similar to past transitions like the automobile era.
- AP Exclusive: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says society needs ‘new social norms’ in the age of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes in an Associated Press interview that society must adapt by establishing new social norms in response to the rise of artificial intelligence. He argues that societal change is inevitable with the advent of AI.
- AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes the need for new social norms to adapt to AI, advocating for its widespread use while addressing concerns about job losses and threats. He highlights AI's role in bridging technological divides and calls for government regulation and safety standards to ensure responsible development.
- Nvidia’s Jensen Huang tells AP coming AI revolution will require ‘new social norms,’ defending the disruptive technology
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang stated the upcoming AI revolution will require 'new social norms' and defended the technology as disruptive. The comments were made in an interview with the AP in Sherman, Texas.
- Nvidia’s Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AI can revitalize U.S. manufacturing, with a Texas factory partnership with Coherent testing this vision. The factory will produce materials for high-speed data transmission between computer chips, aiming to create more powerful systems. The initiative faces scrutiny over job displacement concerns and regulatory shifts under President Donald Trump.
- Nvidia’s $2 billion Texas project tests its vision for AI-powered industry
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in a Texas factory partnership with Coherent to develop AI infrastructure, producing materials for high-speed data transmission lasers. The project aims to advance AI systems by enabling more powerful, efficient chip networks, with CEO Jensen Huang advocating AI as a driver of job creation and economic growth despite concerns over energy use, job displacement, and security risks.
- Nvidia’s Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang pledges that AI will boost U.S. manufacturing jobs, with a test case in a Texas factory partnered with Coherent to produce materials for AI infrastructure. The $2 billion project aims to enhance chip systems' power and efficiency, while debates over AI's impact on jobs and regulation persist.
- Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang pledges that AI will boost U.S. manufacturing jobs, with a test case in a Texas factory partnered with Coherent. The factory will produce laser materials to enhance AI infrastructure, aiming to create a unified, high-performance chip system. President Donald Trump's administration is shifting toward stricter AI regulation, including export controls and potential government stakes in AI companies.
- Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang pledges AI will boost U.S. manufacturing jobs through a $2 billion partnership with Coherent to build a Texas factory producing laser materials for advanced AI infrastructure. The project aims to test whether AI can create jobs rather than replace them, amid debates over economic growth, regulation, and national security risks.
- Perplexity's CEO shares 2 founder lessons he learned from Jensen Huang and Elon Musk
Perplexity's CEO Aravind Srinivas shared two entrepreneurship lessons from Jensen Huang and Elon Musk, emphasizing constant vigilance and working beyond financial gain. He criticized the idea of founding a company solely to sell it and retire, advocating for perpetual work instead.
- Nvidia gave them financial stability. These founders used it to walk away.
Nvidia founders Antons Davis and Mo Nasir left the company to launch their own ventures, leveraging financial stability from Nvidia's success. Some former employees described the company's stock options as 'golden handcuffs,' while others used their experience to build AI startups during the AI boom.
- How Nvidia’s South Korean AI deals could fuel ‘the next industrial revolution’
Nvidia has secured agreements with South Korean companies to expand its role in semiconductor and physical AI industries. A key deal with SK Telecom involves building AI infrastructure, including data centers that function as 'AI factories' for continuous data processing.
- OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs didn’t flinch at Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and now they’re paying up as their application numbers soar
OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs publicly supported a $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by President Trump, but the policy split the tech industry. Frontier AI companies like OpenAI and Nvidia increased H-1B applications despite the fee, while Big Tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft reduced filings. A federal judge later ruled the fee unlawful, but the impact on hiring practices persists.
- Jensen Huang turned down Warren's Senate request to testify on Nvidia's China chip sales
Jensen Huang declined a Senate request to testify about Nvidia's China chip sales. Senator Warren argued that Huang could find time to answer Congress if he attended a Mar-a-Lago dinner and met with President Xi.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declines Senate testimony on AI, China and exports
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declined Senate testimony on AI, China, and exports. Sen. Elizabeth Warren argued he should answer questions publicly regarding AI chip sales to China and export controls.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declines Warren’s request to testify at AI hearing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declined a request from Sen. Elizabeth Warren to testify at an AI hearing. The hearing was held on Capitol Hill on April 30.