By Breaking Editor 
In a dramatic turn of events, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has refuted claims of a possible $100 billion investment deal with OpenAI, stating that no formal agreement ever existed. According to Huang, the discussions surrounding investment were merely conversational and did not translate into any tangible funding. This revelation has sparked speculation about the current dynamics between the tech giants, particularly in light of OpenAI’s recent expressions of dissatisfaction regarding NVIDIA’s GPU performance.
Social media is abuzz with reactions, including comments from users who have embraced the situation through tongue-in-cheek merchandise. One user noted, “My ‘the NVIDIA-OpenAI deal has zero impact on our financial relationship with OpenAI’ shirt has people asking me a lot of questions answered by the shirt.” Others are not as optimistic, with another user commenting on their shirt reading, “Just because NVIDIA isn’t going to invest $100B in OpenAI doesn’t mean they won’t be able to pay us for the data centers we’re taking out loans to build.”
Further complicating matters, multiple reports emerged suggesting that OpenAI is not only dissatisfied with the speed of NVIDIA’s hardware, but is actively seeking alternatives to NVIDIA’s latest AI chip offerings. This apparent rift has led to speculation about the future trajectory of the partnership. On BlueSky, a user cheekily noted, “Return salvo after Jensen Huang’s comments this weekend apparently, they’re fiiiiiiighhhttttiiiiiiinnnnnggggg,” in reference to the escalating tensions.
The fallout from this situation brings to light the implications of NVIDIA’s strategic positioning amid the competitive tech landscape. Analysts have begun to assess the disparity between NVIDIA’s market strength and OpenAI’s aspirations. “NVIDIA doesn’t want to pay the OpenAI valuation tax,” said another commentator, encapsulating the quandary faced by these companies as they navigate their complex relationship.