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NVIDIA Acquires Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion to Bolster AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

1NVIDIA announced the acquisition of open-source AI platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at $12.9 billion.
2This deal marks NVIDIA's second-largest acquisition on record, and the platform will remain open to developers.

In a move reflecting the accelerating race for dominance in the artificial intelligence sector, NVIDIA has officially announced its agreement to acquire the open-source platform Hugging Face. The deal is valued at $12.9 billion, marking the second-largest acquisition in NVIDIA's history. According to reports, the company intends to integrate the popular AI development platform into its portfolio while ensuring it remains open to developers globally.

This acquisition serves NVIDIA's strategy to scale its AI infrastructure and expand its ecosystem. Per market data, NVIDIA continues to navigate a competitive semiconductor landscape where peers like AMD closed at $224.41 and INTC at $90.05, while TSM stood at $224.41 (close of September 2, 2026). The integration of Hugging Face highlights a shift toward controlling both the software tools and the hardware that powers modern AI.

NVDA shares stood at $224.41 at the close of September 2, 2026, following a session that saw a range between a low of $218.48 and a high of $227.95. Investors are now watching for the long-term impact of this integration on NVIDIA's growth trajectory. In broader market context, the sector recently processed a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on August 28, which influenced overall sentiment for mega-cap technology stocks.