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Nvidia CEO Downplays OpenAI Tensions Amid Investment Plans

2/3/2026

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Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang dismissed friction with OpenAI and expressed confidence in Nvidia's technology.
A Wall Street Journal report suggested Nvidia's $100 billion investment in OpenAI stalled due to internal doubts.
Huang said the investment was never a commitment and raised concerns about OpenAI's business approach.
Nvidia plans to participate in OpenAI's upcoming funding round, potentially making Nvidia's largest investment.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit by Sam Altman and others, aiming to address AI safety concerns. Microsoft's $1 billion investment in 2021 marked a pivotal partnership, reflecting the growing interest in AI, which saw $50 billion in investments in 2022. However, internal doubts about AI's commercial viability, echoed by Nvidia's Jensen Huang, highlight the ongoing tension between innovation and financial caution in the tech industry.

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Story summary

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang dismissed friction with OpenAI and expressed confidence in Nvidia's technology.
A Wall Street Journal report suggested Nvidia's $100 billion investment in OpenAI stalled due to internal doubts.
Huang said the investment was never a commitment and raised concerns about OpenAI's business approach.
Nvidia plans to participate in OpenAI's upcoming funding round, potentially making Nvidia's largest investment.

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