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How Nvidia’s Jensen Huang became AI’s global salesman

Chipmaker’s chief is urging countries to build their own AI ecosystems – but using its tech.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is surrounded by media members after the opening ceremony for the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, China July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang is leaning into his new-found star power and personally shaping the tech giant’s relationship with the world.

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After joining the state banquet at Windsor Castle with US President Donald Trump and Britain’s King Charles on Sept 17, Mr Jensen Huang threw an after-party the following day in central London. 

Before an audience of hundreds of tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, the Nvidia chief executive was joined on stage by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “Thank you so much, Jensen, for your confidence in what we are doing,” Mr Starmer gushed. 

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