Hugging Face to live-stream a new open weight model launch with a $20k competition
Hugging Face · youtube · 2026-10-15
Hugging Face announced a live stream on Friday, October 16 at 7 AM PT featuring a brand-new open weight model.
The stream will include:
- A conversation with the model's training team about what it's like to train frontier models
- Details on how to win $20k in cash plus Hugging Face Hub credits
The identity of the model hasn't been revealed in the announcement, making this an upcoming open-weight release worth watching.
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