Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has expressed interest in hiring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the prospect an honour amid reports that Huang's position at the chipmaker is under threat.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Nvidia's board is preparing to remove Huang following allegations of extramarital relationships, including one with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence operative.
Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife in a memo sent to employees on Sunday, taking full responsibility for his actions. The board subsequently opened an investigation into whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
Both Musk and US President Donald Trump have publicly defended Huang during the board's internal investigation. Trump described Huang as an honourable executive who has done significant work for the country.
Nvidia is a vital supplier of artificial intelligence training chips to Tesla and Musk's other technology ventures. Huang co-founded the firm in 1993, expanding it into an AI computing company valued at roughly $4 trillion.
According to Reuters, shares in Nvidia fell about 8% in after-hours trading following the reports. The company has not officially confirmed any formal decision regarding Huang's leadership role.
Source: The Wall Street Journal and Reuters
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