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Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal for Hugging Face, reports say
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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, significantly increasing on its previous $4.5 billion valuation, strengthening Nvidia's foothold in AI software and developer tools.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Nvidia’s purchase of Hugging Face signals major consolidation in AI platform ownership. If you build AI developer tools, prepare for direct competition or acquisition pressure from Nvidia.
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2 sources · 27 Aug 2026
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