Elon Musk Hired Jensen Huang
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The rumor
Social media users and financial blogs are sharing claims that Elon Musk hired former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following his abrupt resignation from the company amid leadership and personal scandals. The rumor gained traction after a financial blog posted on X asking Elon Musk to hire Jensen Huang, to which Musk publicly replied that it would be an honor.
The claim caught on rapidly across online platforms as tech industry watchers and investors reacted to the unexpected leadership shakeup at Nvidia. Musk's public response fueled speculation and widespread online discussion about a potential partnership or high-profile employment move between the two tech figures.
The truth
According to the reports, Jensen Huang is out at Nvidia following reports about his departure, an affair with an underling, and an acknowledgment of an affair with a business executive identified by U.S. intelligence as recruited by China's Ministry of State Security. Nvidia employees have petitioned the board for his return through internal correspondence.
Regarding the hiring claim, the reports establish only that a financial blog wrote on X asking Elon Musk to hire Jensen, and Musk replied that "That would be an honor." The reports do not establish that Musk has actually hired Huang, nor do they confirm any employment agreement.
Where it is being claimed
The claim is being made on social media, specifically on X, following posts by financial blogs and subsequent commentary by Elon Musk.
In short Unconfirmed
What is true
- Elon Musk stated on X that it would be an 'honor' to hire Jensen Huang.
- Jensen Huang has departed from Nvidia following a staff shakeup and personal scandals.
- Nvidia employees have petitioned the board for Jensen Huang's return via internal correspondence.
What is false
- Reports do not show that Elon Musk has actually hired Jensen Huang.
What is not confirmed
- Whether Jensen Huang will join any of Elon Musk's companies in the future.
Sources
- CNBC – Elon Musk says it would be an 'honor' to hire Nvidia's Jensen Huang
- Yahoo Finance – Can Elon Musk Bring Jensen Huang Back as Nvidia CEO?
- Fortune – Jensen Huang is out at Nvidia. Elon Musk says hiring him would be ‘an honor’
- WIRED – ‘Bring Back THE Boss’: Nvidia Employees Petition for Jensen Huang’s Return
- Fox Business – Musk says it would be 'an honor' to hire Nvidia's embattled Jensen Huang
- Business Insider – Elon Musk says he would hire Jensen Huang
- The Guardian – Silicon Valley and Trump rally behind Nvidia CEO after his affair with alleged Chinese spy
- New York Post – Elon Musk says it would be ‘honor’ to hire ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang