Musk Says Hiring Nvidia CEO Huang Would Be an Honour

Elon Musk said on November 12 that hiring Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang would be an honour, responding to a social media post urging him to recruit Huang. Musk’s remark was not a formal job offer, and Nvidia has said Huang will remain chief executive while its board investigates allegations involving him.

The exchange took place on X after a user suggested Musk hire Huang if Nvidia decided to part ways with its co-founder. Musk replied, “That would be an honour.” The board has not announced a decision on Huang’s position, and reports that it is weighing his future do not establish that it plans to remove him.

Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation on November 8. The inquiry is examining available information related to allegations reported about Huang, including claims concerning his personal relationships and possible foreign intelligence links. The board said it had no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets had been compromised. That statement describes the board’s preliminary view, not a finding from the ongoing investigation.

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