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The DOJ is reportedly looking into Nvidia’s Hugging Face acquisition.

The Verge •
October 28, 2026 • 08:13 PM
• By Emma Roth
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The US Department of Justice has “made inquiries” about the $13 billion deal, including how it could affect competition in the AI industry, according to a report from Reuters. It adds to existing regulatory scrutiny surrounding Nvidia, as it’s also reportedly facing a DOJ investigation over its AI chip dominance. [Link: US DOJ is inquiring about Nvidia's purchase of Hugging Face, sources say | https://www.reuters.com/world/us-doj-is-inquiring-about-nvidias-purchase-hugging-face-sources-say-2026-10-28/ | Reuters]

The DOJ is reportedly looking into Nvidia’s Hugging Face acquisition.

The US Department of Justice has “made inquiries” about the $13 billion deal , including how it could affect competition in the AI industry, according to a report from Reuters . It adds to existing regulatory scrutiny surrounding Nvidia, as it’s also reportedly facing a DOJ investigation over its AI chip dominance.

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