Nvidia's $12.9B Hugging Face buy ends the open-source AI debate
The chip giant's acquisition of the open-source AI hub validates a decade-long bet and reshapes the competitive landscape for every AI company.

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The chip giant's acquisition of the open-source AI hub validates a decade-long bet and reshapes the competitive landscape for every AI company.
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