Navigating Trust in the Hugging Face Ecosystem
Hugging Face has rapidly become synonymous with sharing machine learning models, mirroring platforms like PyPI and npm. As this powerful tool gains traction, it also presents challenges akin to package managers—primarily, trust at scale.
Key Risks Identified:
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Licensing Ambiguity:
- 64.4% of repositories lack declared licenses.
- 25.1% of highly downloaded models have no license at all.
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Security Concerns:
- 139,866 repositories have been scanned.
- 1.57% flagged for containing files with potential security issues.
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File Integrity:
- 443 files showed discrepancies between reported and actual sizes—raising alarms about trustworthiness.
The potential operational risks are significant, especially for teams deploying these models in production environments.
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