Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue says Jensen Huang’s exit as Nvidia CEO is “sad” and stresses that he will keep working to support open-source AI. He also frames his comments around concerns that Nvidia’s leadership change could affect priorities related to open-source work.
Both outlets link the remarks to Nvidia’s pending acquisition of Hugging Face. Times of India says Hugging Face’s $12.9 billion deal with Nvidia is nearing a regulatory decision point, with the acquisition projected to close in early 2027. TechCrunch similarly highlights that Huang’s departure and the uncertainty it creates come as questions remain about what happens to Hugging Face’s open-source direction under Nvidia ownership.
Across coverage, the main emphasis is consistent: Delangue’s pledge to continue advocating for open-source AI, and the potential implications of Nvidia’s corporate transition for that commitment, amid the ongoing deal process.
