Jensen Huang biographer reacts to the Nvidia CEO's resignation

NPR | By A Martínez

Published November 12, 2026 at 8:58 AM CST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Stephen Witt, author of a Jensen Huang biography, about his resignation from his role as CEO of Nvidia.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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