SANTA CLARA, California, January 15, 2026 — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed on Monday that the company intends to make a substantial investment in OpenAI, despite ongoing discussions about the structure and timing of the deal.
Speaking at CES 2026, Huang addressed reports that Nvidia had paused or reconsidered its planned multibillion-dollar stake in the ChatGPT maker. “We are still planning to invest,” Huang said during a keynote Q&A. “The conversations are constructive, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with OpenAI in a meaningful way.”
Huang did not disclose specific figures or a timeline, but previous reports indicated Nvidia was in advanced talks for a stake potentially valued between $5 billion and $10 billion. The investment would build on Nvidia’s existing role as a key supplier of GPUs for OpenAI’s training and inference workloads.
Huang emphasized the strategic importance of the relationship, noting that Nvidia’s chips power OpenAI’s most advanced models. “Our collaboration with OpenAI has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve,” he said. “We remain committed to supporting their mission.”
The announcement follows speculation that Nvidia had delayed the investment due to valuation disagreements or regulatory scrutiny. Both companies have downplayed any major obstacles, and Huang’s remarks suggest negotiations remain active.
