Building the future of Open AI with Thomas Wolf at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

As artificial intelligence evolves at a rapid pace, the question of who controls its development, distribution, and expansion becomes increasingly critical. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, scheduled for October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, attendees will explore these themes with Thomas Wolf, the co-founder and chief science officer of Hugging Face. Wolf will share his insights during a session on the AI Stage, focusing on the importance of making cutting-edge research and models open and accessible to all. The future of AI is not solely determined by large corporations and closed labs; rather, it will flourish through open-source repositories, international research partnerships, and ambitious projects that everyone can contribute to. With his extensive experience in AI, Wolf offers a unique perspective on harmonizing research with community engagement and practical applications. This session is tailored for founders, developers, and investors eager to understand the trajectory of AI and how a commitment to openness can catalyze the next wave of breakthroughs. Wolf’s contributions to the field are notable, having played a key role in launching the Transformers and Datasets libraries and leading the BigScience Workshop, which produced the significant language model, BLOOM. His advocacy for open science transcends both industry and academic boundaries. Additionally, he is a co-author of influential resources such as 'Natural Language Processing with Transformers' and 'The Ultra-Scale Playbook,' which are instrumental in shaping the education of future AI practitioners. Join over 10,000 leaders from startups and venture capital at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for thought-provoking sessions, interactive discussions, and strategic networking opportunities aimed at propelling your next venture. This event not only marks two decades of TechCrunch but also positions itself as a pivotal gathering where the future of technology is forged. Be sure to secure your pass before the Regular Bird pricing ends on September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.