CNBC previously reported that Musk had redirected 12,000 H100 graphics processing units, originally intended for Tesla, to X Corp. This report was based on an Nvidia memo from December. Doubts about Tesla's procurement plans were also raised by internal Nvidia Corp. emails.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk confirmed that he redirected artificial intelligence chips from Tesla Inc. to his X Corp. and xAI Corp. ventures.
- Musk explained that Tesla had no place to put Nvidia chips where they could be turned on, hence the redirection.
- Internal Nvidia Corp. emails have cast doubt on Tesla's procurement plans.
- Musk reportedly redirected 12,000 of Nvidia's H100 graphics processing units originally meant for Tesla to X Corp., according to an Nvidia memo from December.