Meta is in advanced talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, a data-labeling startup supporting AI development, marking one of the biggest private investments in AI.
Scale AI, founded in 2016, specializes in data labeling and structuring, catering to major clients such as OpenAI and Microsoft, with projected revenues of up to $2 billion for 2025.
Meta's potential investment in Scale AI could value the startup at around $25 billion, offering Meta access to crucial well-labeled training data for enhancing its AI models and maintaining a competitive edge.
The investment aligns with Meta's strategy of collaborating with specialized partners to strengthen its AI infrastructure, signaling a shift towards external AI investments to reinforce its position in the AI sector.