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Why the Hugging Face Hack Should Make You Worry More About A.I.

4 September 2026 at 12:12
The attack by an aggressive β€œcollective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves.

Β© Daniel Zender

How OpenAI Limited the Probe of Its Bots’ Hack of Hugging Face

4 September 2026 at 11:15
Researchers investigating how OpenAI’s A.I. agents were able to break into Hugging Face’s infrastructure weren’t allowed to look at the incident’s full scope.

Β© Manuel Orbegozo for The New York Times

Hjalmar Wijk, METR chief scientist, left, and Ajeya Cotra, METR researcher, at their research center in Berkeley, Calif.

Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal

3 September 2026 at 14:38
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.

Β© Manuel Orbegozo for The New York Times

Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, has overseen the company as its quarterly profits have increased tenfold. The company is spending those resources on acquisitions, including of Hugging Face.

Why the Courts Are Hesitant to Punish Tech Giants Like Meta and Google

3 September 2026 at 11:04
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.

Β© Kelsey McClellan for The New York Times

Creating effective remedies is difficult for the courts, particularly because of the rapid pace of change in the tech industry.

Which Investors Will Get Rich From Anthropic’s IPO?

3 September 2026 at 05:02
When Anthropic goes public in a blockbuster offering, which investors will profit? The answer says a lot about how much start-up investing has changed over the years.

Β© Simon Bailly

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