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This acquisition consolidates the critical infrastructure for open-source model hosting directly under the world's leading AI hardware provider, effectively merging the primary distribution layer of models with the dominant inference compute stack. By retaining Hugging Face's open ethos while integrating its ecosystem, Nvidia strengthens its position to define the standards for how global developers access, deploy, and scale foundation models. This move signals a strategic shift where hardware dominance is increasingly paired with control over the essential software platforms that drive AI innovation.
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Nvidia confirms it will buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

TechCrunch2 min read

Nvidia said Hugging Face hosts over 3 million models and is used by over 18 million developers.

After weeks of swirling rumors, Nvidia confirmed today that it has acquired Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. Hugging Face’s platform hosts three million models, one million applications used by over 18 million developers, and half a million datasets. In a blog post, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen…

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