Jensen Huang pulls out of ElevenLabs Summit amid Nvidia controversy

In Brief Posted: 12:09 PM PST · November 9, 2026 Ivan Mehta Jensen Huang pulls out of ElevenLabs Summit amid Nvidia controversy Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has pulled out of the ElevenLabs Summit scheduled for this Wednesday in New York, ElevenLabs, the voice AI company, confirmed Monday. He has also dropped out of other speaking engagements, including the Anthropic CEO Forum . Nvidia is an investor in ElevenLabs. The withdrawals come after Huang admitted to an extramarital affair over the weekend, and Nvidia opened an investigation into his relationship with a possible Chinese spy. “I owe my family and all of you an apology. I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry,” Huang said in a memo to the company. The incident has rattled the AI industry, raising questions about Huang’s staying power as CEO and Nvidia’s own China ambitions. Topics AI , ElevenLabs , In Brief , Jensen Huang , nvidia 2027 San Francisco Get an Early Peek at the Next TechCrunch Disrupt Disrupt, Startup Battlefield, and more will return next year, and you can be at the front of the line. Sign up for our waitlist Register Now Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups Weekly Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. StrictlyVC Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. No newsletters selected. Subscribe By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . Related AI A short seller flagged Nvidia CEO’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal Sarah Perez 4 hours ago AI The race is on to sue Nvidia Connie Loizos 4 hours ago AI Nvidia will investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with possible Chinese spy Anthony Ha 1 day ago Latest in AI In Brief Anthropic reportedly plans to move forward with IPO plans Marina Temkin 1 hour ago In Brief Jensen Huang reportedly engaged a PR firm with a history of handling high-profile sex scandals a year ago Marina Temkin 3 hours ago AI A short seller flagged Nvidia CEO’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal Sarah Perez 4 hours ago