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I'm biting my fingers... : Hugging Face, the eternal regret of French Tech, the teen chatbot to Nvidia's 13 billion

The article discusses Hugging Face, a prominent French artificial intelligence startup, and reflects on its trajectory within the broader context of the French technology sector. It highlights the company’s early success with chatbots aimed at teenagers and its eventual acquisition by Nvidia for $13 billion, which is seen as both a milestone and a missed opportunity for the French tech ecosystem. The piece explores the mixed legacy of Hugging Face, acknowledging its innovation while expressing regret over its departure from France. This development raises questions about the challenges faced by French startups in competing globally and retaining talent and investment domestically.

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I'm biting my fingers... : Hugging Face, the eternal regret of French Tech, the teen chatbot to Nvidia's 13 billion

The article discusses Hugging Face, a prominent French artificial intelligence startup, and reflects on its trajectory within the broader context of the French technology sector. It highlights the company’s early success with chatbots aimed at teenagers and its eventual acquisition by Nvidia for $13 billion, which is seen as both a milestone and a missed opportunity for the French tech ecosystem. The piece explores the mixed legacy of Hugging Face, acknowledging its innovation while expressing regret over its departure from France. This development raises questions about the challenges faced by French startups in competing globally and retaining talent and investment domestically.

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