Hugging Face CEO Pledges Continued Push for Open-Source AI Following Jensen Huang's Exit

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue addressed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's recent departure, calling it a sad day while vowing to continue fighting for open-source artificial intelligence. Nvidia had previously announced plans to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, a deal currently scheduled to close in the first half of 2027. Huang has long been recognized as a prominent advocate for open-source and open-weight AI models, prompting potential concerns from advocates regarding how Nvidia will approach the space without his leadership. Despite these changes, Delangue emphasized that the mission remains critical and will not slow down.