Hugging Face, an AI startup valued at USD 4.5 billion, has launched Gradio 5, an update to its open-source tool for creating ML applications. Gradio, which has over 2 million monthly users, allows developers to build AI-powered web apps using Python code.

Gradio 5 focuses on enterprise-grade security, featuring an independent security audit by Trail of Bits. It also introduced an experimental AI Playground that allows developers to generate and preview Gradio apps using natural language prompts, enabling the creation of functional AI applications with reduced time and expertise.

The company claims Gradio 5 bridges the gap between machine learning expertise and web development skills, allowing developers to build performant, scalable apps that follow best practices in security and accessibility. Plans include multi-page Gradio apps, navbars and sidebars, mobile support, and more built-in components for emerging image and video modalities.

Analyst QuickTake: Hugging Face’s Gradio 5 simplifies building AI-powered apps, allowing developers to focus on model performance and user experience. With these tools, it streamlines the integration of interactive interfaces, making AI development faster and more accessible without requiring deep technical expertise.