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Rumors have been swirling since Nvidia’s latest press briefing in Taipei, where investors and analysts alike tried to gauge the chipmaker’s stance toward its AI partner, OpenAI. Some headlines suggested Jensen Huang was “unhappy,” implying a rift that could reshape collaboration on next‑gen models. At the same time, speculation grew about a potential $100 billion cash infusion—numbers that would dwarf Nvidia’s recent capital deployments.
The company’s own communications, however, have been measured. Huang emphasized that Nvidia still intends to make a “huge” investment in the technology, without attaching a concrete figure. When reporters pressed him on both the alleged displeasure and the staggering funding claim, his response cut through the chatter.
While Huang told reporters in Taipei that it was "nonsense" to say he was unhappy with OpenAI, when asked if Nvidia would be investing over $100 billion, he replied, "No, nothing like that."
While Huang told reporters in Taipei that it was "nonsense" to say he was unhappy with OpenAI, when asked if Nvidia would be investing over $100 billion, he replied, "No, nothing like that." Nvidia CEO denies he's 'unhappy' with OpenAI He says the company still plans to make a "huge" investment in the ChatGPT maker. He says the company still plans to make a "huge" investment in the ChatGPT maker. Reuters reported Huang said: "We are going to make a huge investment in OpenAI. I believe in OpenAI, the work that they do is incredible, they are one of the most consequential companies of our time and I really love working with Sam," he said, referring to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Is Nvidia still poised to pour billions into OpenAI? Huang brushed off the claim that he was “unhappy” as nonsense, insisting the partnership remains important. Yet his terse denial—“No, nothing like that”—when pressed about a $100 billion commitment, leaves the exact scale of future funding ambiguous.
The CEO did reaffirm that Nvidia intends a “huge” investment, but without figures, the term remains vague. Consequently, analysts are left with a mixed signal: a public affirmation of goodwill paired with a clear rejection of the headline‑grabbing number. The discrepancy between the September announcement and recent comments raises questions about timing and magnitude.
Without further clarification, stakeholders can’t gauge whether the original pledge will materialize in full, in part, or be reshaped entirely. Unclear whether the “huge” investment will approach the previously cited $100 billion ceiling, or settle at a more modest level. For now, the narrative rests on Huang’s statements, not on any disclosed financial roadmap.
Further Reading
- Nvidia CEO pushes back against report that his company's $100B OpenAI investment has stalled - TechCrunch
- Sam Altman's biggest deal of 2025 'in trouble' as 'OpenAI doomed' predictions make headlines - Times of India
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Denies Full Commitment to OpenAI Investment Amid Private Criticisms - MLQ.ai
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Common Questions Answered
Why did Nvidia's CFO Colette Kress say the $100 billion OpenAI deal is not yet finalized?
According to [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/nvidia-says-no-assurance-of-deal-with-openai-after-100-billion-pact.html), Nvidia has only reached a letter of intent stage with OpenAI, not a definitive agreement. The company's quarterly filing explicitly states there is 'no assurance' that the investment will be completed on expected terms, highlighting the tentative nature of the massive AI infrastructure partnership.
What specific details did Nvidia reveal about the potential OpenAI investment?
[reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/more-questions-than-answers-nvidias-100-billion-openai-deal-2025-09-23/) reported that Nvidia's initial $10 billion investment would go toward a gigawatt of capacity using its next-generation Vera Rubin chips, with a build-out starting in the second half of 2026. The total plan involves potentially supporting 10 gigawatts of data center capacity, which would require significant additional funding beyond Nvidia's initial commitment.
How does the Nvidia-OpenAI deal impact Nvidia's existing chip order projections?
[digitimes.com](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20251203PD236/nvidia-openai-investment-2026.html) noted that Nvidia's CFO Colette Kress explicitly stated the potential OpenAI chips would not be included in the company's existing $500 billion chip order projection. This means any finalized deal with OpenAI could potentially increase Nvidia's already massive chip order backlog even further.