Hugging Face's CEO pledged to keep fighting for open-source AI after Huang's exit, raising questions about Nvidia's $12.9B acquisition.
Hugging Face CEO vows to keep fighting for open-source AI after Jensen Huang’s exit
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Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called Jensen Huang's exit a 'sad day' and vowed to continue fighting for open-source AI.
- Huang's departure raised concerns about open-source AI advocacy at Nvidia.
- Nvidia's $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face faces U.S. Department of Justice scrutiny.
- The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
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