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Silicon Valley is witnessing a massive mobilization in support of Jensen Huang, founder of NVIDIA, after his sudden resignation as chief executive officer. An online petition has been launched that asks the company’s board of directors to reinstate him to his position, in a campaign that has attracted tens of thousands of signatures, including billionaire Elon Musk, who publicly announced his support for the initiative.
Huang co‑founded NVIDIA in 1993 and led the company for 33 years, before stepping down on November 12, 2026. His resignation came amid a crisis that has sparked widespread interest, concerning his personal life and potential suspicions related to U.S. national security.
The issue revolves around Alice Huang, a former executive of Megaspeed International, based in Singapore and linked through commercial ties with NVIDIA. Media reports suspect she has connections to Chinese intelligence services, while the reports revealed an extramarital romantic relationship between her and Jensen Huang, who has acknowledged the relationship. However, there is no public evidence proving her involvement in espionage activities.
The petition is named Stand With Jensen, and asks NVIDIA’s board of directors to reinstate Huang to his position while an independent investigation into the circumstances of the matter is conducted. If the board refuses, the campaign organizers request clear, evidence‑backed reasons explaining the decision to remove him.
According to figures released by the campaign, the petition has reached 89,576 signatures in one of its phases, distributed among current and former employees, shareholders, and external supporters. Subsequent reports indicate that the number of signatures has surpassed the 100‑thousand mark, reflecting the magnitude of interest in the issue. It is worth noting that these numbers come from the campaign organizers and have not been independently verified for the identities of all signatories.
Elon Musk announced his support for the initiative via the X platform, noting that he has signed the petition calling for Huang’s reinstatement. Other prominent names have also appeared among the supporters, including Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, and Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator.
At the same time, interim management of the company has been handed to CFO Colette Kress, while questions continue about the future of executive leadership.
The issue is no longer limited to an administrative dispute or a personal crisis, but has expanded into the U.S. political arena, with congressional inquiries aimed at clarifying potential national‑security risks and commercial ties related to Megaspeed.
The most important question remains: can NVIDIA do without the man who led it to become one of the world’s most powerful companies in the AI revolution? For tens of thousands of signatories, the answer appears clear: they want Jensen Huang back at the helm.
