AI developer platform, Hugging Face, has settled a dispute with Korean startup FriendliAI, which accused it of patent infringement.
History of the Lawsuit Against Hugging Face
Almost two years ago, FriendliAI filed a lawsuit against Hugging Face, accusing it of patent infringement on 'batching with iteration-level scheduling', a technique that enhances AI processing of requests.
Details of the Legal Proceedings
FriendliAI claimed Hugging Face's 'Text Generation Inference' server used their patented method to increase efficiency in handling requests. The Korean company sought compensation, enhanced damages, and attorney fees.
Developments in the Midst of the Conflict
Amidst the dispute, Microsoft launched its new language model Phi-4 on Hugging Face. This move was seen as a significant step toward democratizing AI innovations. The model is available under the MIT license for broader use.
Details of the agreement between Hugging Face and FriendliAI remain confidential, allowing both companies to continue advancing their technologies.
