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DOJ inquiry into Nvidia's Hugging Face deal

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Latest: DOJ Probes Nvidia's $12.93B Hugging Face Acquisition on Competition

A DOJ finding against the deal could block or reshape one of the larger acquisitions in the AI sector. The inquiry signals regulatory attention on consolidation among AI infrastructure providers.

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The U.S. Justice Department is examining whether Nvidia's acquisition of Hugging Face, valued at $12.93 billion, would harm competition in the AI industry. Reuters characterized the DOJ's action as an inquiry rather than a formal allegation.

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30 October 2026in the 31 Oct edition

A third outlet confirmed the DOJ inquiry into Nvidia's planned $12.93 billion acquisition of Hugging Face, adding that regulators are reviewing potential harm to AI market competition broadly, consistent with prior reporting.

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29 October 2026in the 30 Oct edition

The U.S. Justice Department has raised questions about Nvidia's $12.93 billion deal involving Hugging Face, focusing on potential competitive harm in the AI industry.

Reuters described the action as an inquiry rather than a formal allegation.

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