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Elon Musk has expressed interest in hiring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid reports of a possible leadership change. On November 12, 2026, Musk responded to a post on X suggesting that he bring Huang into one of his companies. His comment came as Nvidia's board reportedly considered Huang's future following controversy over his personal relationships.
The exchange started when financial blog ZeroHedge posted, "Elon please hire Jensen." Musk replied, "That would be an honor," showing public support for the Nvidia co-founder. However, the response does not confirm any hiring plans or formal job offer from Musk.
The development follows a Wall Street Journal report about Nvidia's board considering Huang's removal. The report cited people familiar with the matter and linked the leadership concerns to two alleged extramarital relationships.
One reportedly involved Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based data company Megaspeed, whom US intelligence officials suspect of having Chinese intelligence connections.
Huang recently addressed his personal conduct in an apology email to Nvidia employees. On November 8, he admitted being unfaithful to his wife and accepted responsibility for hurting his family. He also apologized to colleagues, the board and company partners.
"I am fully committed to NVIDIA and will work to earn back your confidence," Huang wrote in his message to employees.
Reports also linked Huang to Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's vice president of healthcare. The New York Times reported an alleged relationship between the two, adding further pressure on the company's leadership.
Nvidia's board has reportedly launched an investigation into the matter. However, the company has not publicly confirmed a decision to remove Huang from his position. No findings of wrongdoing have been publicly confirmed.
The controversy has attracted attention from investors and technology leaders worldwide. Nvidia shares also fell more than 8% in after-hours trading following reports about the possible leadership change.
Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and helped turn it into a major force in artificial intelligence. His leadership has also shaped the company's position in the global AI chip market.
Musk's hiring remark adds another dimension to the developing situation. However, no company has announced a potential role for Huang or confirmed discussions about his departure.
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