Elon Musk said it would be an “honor” to hire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as uncertainty grows over the future of the executive who has led the semiconductor company since its founding in 1993.
Musk made the remark on X in response to a post from financial news account ZeroHedge suggesting that he recruit Huang.
“That would be an honor,” Musk replied.
The comment followed a Wall Street Journal report that Nvidia’s board was preparing to consider removing Huang after allegations involving extramarital relationships, including one with a businesswoman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.
Reuters reported the development but said it could not independently verify the newspaper’s account.
Nvidia Leadership Under Pressure
The company’s board previously launched an independent investigation into potential national security and corporate governance concerns involving Huang.
Nvidia has stated that it has no reason to believe confidential company information or US national security has been compromised.
The allegations have raised new questions about Huang’s leadership as Nvidia continues to play a central role in supplying advanced processors for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Musk’s Comments Stop Short of a Job Offer
Musk’s companies are major customers of Nvidia’s AI chips, making Huang an influential figure in their technology development plans.
As of November 12, Nvidia had not publicly confirmed a decision to remove Huang as chief executive.
The uncertainty has contributed to volatility in Nvidia shares, with investors assessing the potential consequences of a leadership transition.
