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NVIDIA Buying Hugging Face Is Bigger Than a $13 Billion AI Acquisition

Sep 3, 2026

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7 min read

NVIDIA Buying Hugging Face Is Bigger Than a $13 Billion AI Acquisition

The deal puts one of AI’s most important open platforms inside the company that already dominates its computing infrastructure — raising bigger questions about openness, infrastructure and who controls the AI stack.

Brandon Himpfen

Is It Really Agentic AI, or Just Automation?

Aug 29, 2026

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7 min read

Is It Really Agentic AI, or Just Automation?

As “agentic AI” becomes one of technology’s favourite new labels, the distinction between autonomous AI systems and familiar automation is becoming increasingly difficult to see.

Brandon Himpfen

Aug 17, 2026

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2 min read

Welcome to Bold Outlook

Looking beyond the headline to understand the systems, decisions and shifts shaping what comes next.

Brandon Himpfen