<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Meta is set to acquire a 49% stake in AI startup Scale through a $14.3 billion deal.</li><li>The deal values Scale at over $29 billion, providing liquidity to shareholders and vested equity holders.</li><li>Meta will hire Scale's CEO Alexandr Wang, known for dropping out of MIT to start the company.</li><li>Contrary to initial assumptions, existing shareholders will receive dividends, not sell shares to Meta.</li><li>Accel, an early backer of Scale, is expected to receive a $2.5 billion payout.</li><li>Scale, with backers like Amazon and Meta, was last valued at $14 billion prior to the deal.</li><li>Regulatory approval will be needed for the significant payout in the deal.</li></ul>

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