DOJ Seeks Information on Nvidia’s Hugging Face Purchase Agreement

The U.S. Justice Department is asking how Nvidia’s proposed $12.93 billion acquisition of Hugging Face could affect competition in AI, according to people familiar with the matter. The questions are part of a broader, years-long review of Nvidia’s business practices, including its acquisitions, investments, sales practices and dealings with customers. Officials are examining whether ownership of Hugging Face would give Nvidia control of a key distribution point for AI models and tools. Reuters