Multiple reports have revealed that NVIDIA is considering acquiring US-based Hugging Face, with the deal expected to be valued at approximately $13 billion. No formal announcement has been made at this stage.
NVIDIA, the major US semiconductor company, is reportedly in talks to acquire Hugging Face, which operates an AI model-sharing platform, according to multiple international media outlets. The deal is reportedly valued at approximately $12.9 billion to $13.0 billion, potentially making it a major transaction worth more than ¥2 trillion.
The reports present differing accounts: The Information reported that an agreement had been reached, while Business Insider reported that the parties had not reached a final agreement. Negotiations therefore appear to be at a substantive stage, although neither NVIDIA nor Hugging Face has issued a formal statement.
Hugging Face provides a platform where developers can publish and share open-source AI models and datasets, playing a central role in the AI development ecosystem. NVIDIA also invested in the company during its 2023 funding round, giving the two companies a prior capital relationship. If completed, the acquisition could become one of NVIDIA's largest ever.
An incident in which an OpenAI research model infiltrated Hugging Face's production systems was also reported in July 2026, prompting speculation that requirements for the company's security investment and business continuity may be increasing. Developments will continue to be closely watched.