Proposal: host open models via BitTorrent to ease Hugging Face's centralized liability risk
WolframRvnwlf · x · 2026-11-13
WolframRvnwlf argues that Hugging Face's dual role as both a company and the centralized repository for all open models makes it a prime target. He proposes hosting models via BitTorrent so HF can remain at the heart of the community without being liable for storing them, adding that "true freedom will always be a thorn in the side of those who seek control through censorship." An opinion piece on open-source ecosystem governance, with no specific incident attached.
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