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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, expressed interest in hiring Jensen Huang, the embattled CEO of Nvidia, amid growing uncertainty over Huang's future at the chipmaker. Musk said it would be "an honor" to hire Huang if he were to leave Nvidia, following a suggestion on the social media platform X, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
Huang is currently facing scrutiny after admitting to extramarital affairs, including one with Alice Huang, a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as a Chinese spy. The New York Times reported that Huang also had an affair with Kimberly Powell, an Nvidia executive. These revelations have led to Nvidia's board considering his removal, according to The Guardian.
Nvidia's stock has suffered significantly, dropping about 8% in after-hours trading following the reports. The company's market value has decreased by approximately $600 billion since the board announced an investigation into Huang's conduct, Benzinga reports.
Musk's comment comes as Nvidia's board deliberates on Huang's future. Despite the controversies, Huang remains a significant figure in the tech industry, having co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and leading it to become a dominant supplier of AI chips.