TAIPEI, Jan 31 (GEokHub) — Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said the chipmaker plans to make a major investment in OpenAI, rejecting reports that the company is unhappy with the artificial intelligence firm or that talks have stalled.
Speaking to reporters in Taipei, Huang described claims of tension between Nvidia and OpenAI as inaccurate, stressing that the partnership remains strong as OpenAI raises new funding to expand its AI capabilities.
Nvidia announced in September that it could invest as much as $100 billion in OpenAI, a move aimed at supporting the AI developer’s growing demand for advanced chips that power large language models such as ChatGPT. However, a recent Wall Street Journal report suggested internal concerns at Nvidia had slowed progress on the deal.
Huang acknowledged that earlier figures discussed publicly were not binding, but emphasized Nvidia’s continued commitment to OpenAI and its leadership.
“We are going to make a huge investment in OpenAI,” Huang said. “The work they do is incredible, and they are one of the most consequential companies of our time.”
He added that Nvidia expects to participate significantly in OpenAI’s current fundraising round, calling it likely the largest investment the company has ever made, though he ruled out figures approaching $100 billion.
OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is reportedly seeking up to $100 billion in new funding, potentially valuing the company at around $830 billion. Amazon is also in talks to invest tens of billions of dollars, according to previous reports.
Huang made the remarks after hosting a high-profile dinner in Taipei attended by Nvidia’s key suppliers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting Nvidia’s central role in the global AI hardware ecosystem.
