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Hugging Face is an open AI model and developer tools platform that already provided development tools before the release of ChatGPT. Through the acquisition, Nvidia wants to strengthen its position in the AI market and benefit from the growth of open AI models.
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AI platform Nvidia wants to take over Hugging Face for almost $13 billion
With the purchase of Hugging Face, Nvidia wants to expand its central position in the AI market. The platform recently made headlines as a victim of hacking, but at the same time it is the nucleus for new developments.
September 3, 2026, 3:26 p.m
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Nvidia will completely take over Hugging Face and continue to operate it as an open platform.
Very likely · Within months
The acquisition will strengthen Nvidia's influence in the AI ecosystem and reduce its dependence on individual customers.
Likely · Within months

Nvidia is buying AI platform Hugging Face for $13 billion to expand its dominance in the AI industry. The stock rose about 1.8 percent after the announcement. Hugging Face offers open access to AI models and remains an open platform with no hardware commitment, according to Nvidia.

Nvidia is acquiring AI platform Hugging Face for $13 billion to expand its position in the AI industry. The platform offers open access to AI models and will remain open despite the acquisition without the need for Nvidia hardware.

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