US DOJ questions Nvidia over its purchase of Hugging Face
The US Justice Department is reportedly questioning Nvidia about its purchase of Hugging Face. The questions cover Nvidia's acquisitions, investments and sales practices. Officials are also asking whether the chip designer has pressured its customers. The report cites two people familiar with the matter.
Quick glossaryNvidia, Justice Department, Hugging Face
- Nvidia
- A US chip company best known for the powerful graphics chips that train and run modern AI systems.
- Justice Department
- The US government department that enforces federal laws and handles legal cases, including checks on company behaviour.
- Hugging Face
- An online platform where developers share and download AI models and datasets, often for free.
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