After Nvidia ouster report, elon musk says he would honor a chance to hire jensen huang

Musk Signals Interest in Huang

Musk said he would hire Huang if Nvidia’s board decided to remove its longtime chief executive. His comment expressed interest, but did not amount to a job offer.

The remark came shortly after the Wall Street Journal reported that Nvidia’s board was preparing to oust Huang. The report linked the board’s reported plans to revelations about two extramarital relationships.

One Allegation Remains Unconfirmed

The report about Huang and the board’s alleged plans drew attention to his position at Nvidia. The company is a central supplier of chips used in the AI boom.

Huang’s Role in the AI Industry

Huang cofounded Nvidia in 1993 and has become one of the AI industry’s most influential figures. Nvidia’s chips power much of the current AI boom. The article also recalled a 2010 episode involving Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison and former Hewlett-Packard chief Mark Hurd. Ellison publicly defended Hurd after HP’s board forced him out following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and inaccurate expense reports.

Earlier Board Decision at HP

Hewlett-Packard’s board found no evidence of harassment, but removed Hurd over expense-reporting issues. The episode provides a past example of a prominent executive leaving after a board investigation.