US$200 billion. That’s the staggering market-value loss at the centre of a controversy involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd unpack how allegations surrounding Huang’s relationship with a Chinese businesswoman, and an investigation into possible foreign intelligence activity, have shaken confidence in one of the world’s most influential technology companies.
But the story goes far beyond the CEO’s personal conduct. Why does a leadership scandal affect a company’s share price? Could concerns about access to advanced AI chips lead to tougher US export restrictions? And what would that mean for Nvidia’s business and the global competition between America and China? From corporate governance to national security, this edition of Number of the Day explores the risks facing a company at the centre of the artificial intelligence boom.
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Chapter List
(00:00) – Nvidia’s US$200 Billion Market Wipeout
(01:20) – Why A CEO Scandal Can Hit Shareholders
(02:34) – Nvidia And The US–China AI Chip Battle
(03:49) – Megaspeed And The Alleged China Chip Connection
(06:47) – How Much Did Nvidia Really Lose?
