Jensen Huang’s resignation raises questions about Nvidia’s commitment to open-source AI, including its Hugging Face acquisition, open-weight models, and advocacy against restrictions, as the company navigates a leadership transition.
Jensen Huang’s exit puts Nvidia’s support for open source in question

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after admitting to an affair with a Chinese spy, raising questions about the company's support for open source AI.
- Huang was a strong advocate for open source AI and its benefits.
- His resignation raises concerns about Nvidia's future support for open source.
- Nvidia is still finalizing a $13 billion deal to acquire Hugging Face.
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