Unsupervised Learning Ep 1: Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue on The Future of Open vs Closed Source in AI
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Feb 22, 2023 AI Snips
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Hugging Face's Pivot Story
- Hugging Face began as a "Tamagotchi AI friend", pivoting after open-sourcing some of its technology.
- Unexpectedly, the open-source components gained rapid adoption, leading to the company's current focus.
Origin of the Name "Hugging Face"
- The Hugging Face name and emoji logo were initially a joke, intending to be the first company to go public with an emoji.
- The community embraced them, making a name change impossible.
ChatGPT's Impact on AI Adoption
- ChatGPT's launch broadened AI's appeal, moving it from niche to mainstream.
- This shift sparked creativity, leading to a surge in Hugging Face platform usage.