Meta Expands AI Ambitions with Major Scale AI Deal
Meta Platforms, Inc. has finalized a major investment in
Scale AI, valuing the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence firm at over $29 billion. This strategic move not only deepens Meta’s commercial ties with Scale AI, but also marks a significant moment in the fast-evolving landscape of generative AI technology[2][3]. Scale AI confirmed the valuation on June 13, 2025, as both companies unveiled details of the expanded partnership[2][3].
Key Details of the Partnership
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Meta’s investment strengthens its access to Scale AI’s advanced data and AI solutions, which are pivotal for developing safe and efficient large language models and other cutting-edge tools.
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The investment will accelerate innovation within Scale AI and help the company deepen strategic partnerships with key enterprise customers[2].
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Proceeds from Meta’s investment will be distributed to Scale AI shareholders and vested equity holders, providing substantial liquidity and allowing continued participation in the company’s growth[2].
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Following this deal, Meta will hold a minority share of outstanding Scale AI equity[2].
Leadership Transition: Alexandr Wang Joins Meta
As part of this agreement, Scale AI’s founder, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta’s team of AI leaders, contributing to Meta’s ambition in the race toward advanced 'superintelligence' and foundational AI research. Wang remains a director on the Scale AI Board and will continue to play a role in guiding the company’s AI vision[2][1].
Scale’s Board has appointed Chief Strategy Officer Jason Droege as Interim CEO. Droege, who previously led teams at Uber Eats and Axon, brings 20 years of experience in driving innovation at prominent technology firms[2].
Implications for the AI Industry
This partnership exemplifies the intensifying competition among Big Tech companies to secure high-value talent and technology within the artificial intelligence sector. Meta’s move follows similar investments by rivals as the technology sector seeks leadership in generative AI capabilities.
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Looking Ahead
With Meta’s backing, Scale AI is poised to accelerate the next phase of its evolution—deploying advanced data solutions, pursuing AI aligned with human values, and supporting enterprise customers worldwide[2][3]. The collaboration between Meta and Scale is expected to have wide-reaching effects as the development of large language models and data-centric AI gathers momentum.
With Meta’s backing, Scale AI is poised to accelerate the next phase of its evolution—deploying advanced data solutions, pursuing AI aligned with human values, and supporting enterprise customers worldwide[2][3]. The collaboration between Meta and Scale is expected to have wide-reaching effects as the development of large language models and data-centric AI gathers momentum.
With Meta’s backing, Scale AI is poised to accelerate the next phase of its evolution—deploying advanced data solutions, pursuing AI aligned with human values, and supporting enterprise customers worldwide[2][3]. The collaboration between Meta and Scale is expected to have wide-reaching effects as the development of large language models and data-centric AI gathers momentum.
