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Techcrunch 12 November 2026

Jensen Huang's departure and the future of Nvidia

Jensen Huang's departure and the future of Nvidia

The recent status change at Nvidia, due to the departure of CEO Jensen Huang, has raised immediate concerns about the company's future in open-source AI. Nvidia has been a key player in the development of open-source technologies, but now that Huang is no longer at the helm, the question arises as to how the company will continue to fulfill its previous commitment to these principles.

With the recent acquisition of Hugging Face, a prominent player in the open-source AI ecosystem, Nvidia appeared to strengthen its commitment to open-source. However, the uncertainty regarding the direction of the company under new leadership may put this ambition under pressure. The question remains to what extent Nvidia will continue its open-source policy and promote collaboration with the open-source community under new leadership.

In addition, there are concerns about the status of open-weight models and Nvidia's previous advocacy against strict restrictions that could hinder innovation. It is crucial for the company to ensure its commitment to open-source technologies, as these have played an important role in driving collaboration and development within the AI landscape.

With the upcoming leadership change, Nvidia will need to carefully weigh how it can adjust its strategy in light of growing pressures and changing market conditions. The company's long-term success may depend on its ability to balance both its commercial and open-source interests.

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