Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, now boasts a personal wealth of over $109 billion, surpassing Intel’s market capitalization, which currently stands at approximately $97 billion. This milestone highlights Huang’s position not only as a major player in the tech world but also as a key figure in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and chip manufacturing.

Huang’s staggering wealth places him 13th on Bloomberg’s list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, surpassing the market value of a company that once led the world in chip design and manufacturing. This has sparked discussions across social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, with users speculating whether the Nvidia CEO might entertain the idea of acquiring Intel.

One user, Thomas Millar, an AI developer, cheekily wrote on X, “Go for it Jensen. I know you’re thinking about it. It’s ridiculous, but we support you.” Another commenter, Kira, added, “Huang could buy Intel and still have $13 billion left over. I couldn’t imagine that scenario five years ago, but he can do it now.”

The driving force behind Huang’s immense wealth is Nvidia’s pivotal role in the AI boom. Nvidia has emerged as the most valuable chipmaker globally, with a market capitalization of over $3 trillion. The company is now the third-largest globally, only trailing behind Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet (Google). Nvidia’s rapid rise in value has made it a cornerstone in industries reliant on high-performance computing and AI, fueling both Huang’s fortune and the company’s dominance in the tech sector.

Huang’s personal stake in Nvidia is substantial. He directly holds more than 75 million shares of the company and controls an additional 786 million shares through trusts and partnerships. Despite selling about 6 million shares this year, valued at approximately $700 million, these transactions represent only a small fraction of his overall assets.

The AI chip market has become so critical that even industry titans like Elon Musk and Larry Ellison—the latter ranking fifth on Bloomberg’s billionaire list—have shown significant interest in Nvidia’s technology. During Oracle’s September earnings call, Ellison confirmed that both he and Musk had urged Huang to sell more AI chips, further highlighting the Nvidia CEO’s importance in the current tech landscape.

While discussions of Huang potentially acquiring Intel have taken social media by storm, such a scenario remains unlikely due to legal and monopoly concerns. However, the mere speculation has stirred excitement in the tech world. As Tom’s Hardware humorously noted, “If Huang showed interest in buying Intel like he did with ARM, the story would be so big that Musk’s purchase of Twitter would seem like a grain of sand in the sand dunes.”

Meanwhile, Intel has been grappling with significant challenges. In early August, the company announced plans to cut over 15% of its workforce—amounting to roughly 17,500 employees—in an effort to accelerate its restructuring and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven world. Despite Intel’s current struggles, the possibility of a major move from Huang, even if only theoretical, underscores the immense shifts taking place in the semiconductor and AI industries.

Jensen Huang’s wealth has grown to astonishing levels, with Nvidia’s dominance in AI driving his fortune past Intel’s market value. While the idea of him acquiring Intel remains speculative, the mere possibility reflects the power dynamics in today’s tech landscape. As Nvidia continues to thrive in the AI era, Huang’s influence and wealth are set to grow even further, keeping him at the forefront of the industry’s evolution.