The reported inquiry tests whether the chipmaker's ownership of a major open-model platform could shape access to AI developers and tools.
By [Ryan Merket](https://runtimewire.com/author/ryan-merket)
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Primary source: [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-28/doj-inquires-about-nvidia-s-hugging-face-deal-reuters-says)
Why it matters #
The DOJ's reported questions focus on the strategic value of Hugging Face's developer distribution. Nvidia's promise to keep the platform open is part of the deal's pitch; regulators are examining what ownership could mean for competitors and developers.
Clément Delangue (@ClementDelangue) helped turn Hugging Face from a chatbot startup into a gathering place for people building with open AI models. Now the Justice Department is asking how Nvidia's proposed $12.93 billion purchase of that platform could affect competition in AI, according to Reuters reporting summarized by Bloomberg.…
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