According to a report by Ars Technica AI dated the 27th, information has emerged that Nvidia is acquiring the AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion. The article presents this as a "Report," indicating that the information is based on reporting rather than an official announcement.
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Reports Indicate Nvidia to Acquire AI Model Repository Hugging Face for $13 Billion
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The article positions this as a move by Nvidia to secure critical infrastructure for open models amid rising interest in the field, citing the increasing attention on open models as the background for the acquisition. Hugging Face is described as a repository for AI models, and the transaction amount is reported to be $13 billion.
Source: Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion (Ars Technica AI, 2026-08-28)