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Jensen Huang is the CEO of NVIDIA (NVDA). Huang works across the semiconductors sector and is based in the United States. Huang has held the role since 1993. Earlier roles include positions at Advanced Micro Devices. Huang was born in 1963 in Tainan and educated at Aloha High School and Oregon State University.

Co-founder and chief executive of NVIDIA, the chipmaker at the center of the AI computing boom.

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Recent coverage of Jensen Huang has focused on his views on AI's transformative impact and profitability, including comments that AI requires vastly more energy than currently available and will create significant job opportunities in infrastructure sectors. Coverage has also captured his remarks on geopolitical concerns regarding AI technology in wartime scenarios, his defense of Chinese AI developments, and Nvidia's moves to establish an AI safety team. Additionally, analysts have speculated about potential announcements from Huang and discussed the company's strong market position, including sold-out B200 systems and projections for chip sales growth.

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Born
February 17, 1963 · Tainan
Citizenship
Taiwan, United States
Education
Aloha High School, Oregon State University, Stanford University
Awards
IEEE Founders Medal, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, Time 100

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Jensen Huang: FAQ

Who is Jensen Huang?
Jensen Huang is the Founder & CEO of NVIDIA, based in United States.
What company does Jensen Huang lead?
Jensen Huang is CEO of NVIDIA, a role held since 1993.
Where did Jensen Huang work previously?
Earlier roles include Advanced Micro Devices (Microprocessor designer).
Where was Jensen Huang educated?
Jensen Huang studied at Aloha High School, Oregon State University, Stanford University.