Meta paid $14.8 billion for part of Scale AI and hired the startup's young leader. The Facebook owner bought 49 percent of the company without voting rights. Scale AI helps tech giants train their computers through human workers who label data. The deal avoids federal reviews because Meta cannot control Scale AI.
Government watchdogs might still check the partnership for unfair business practices. Google already cut ties with Scale AI after Meta's investment became public. Other Scale AI customers consider stepping away from the data company. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants antitrust agencies to examine the deal closely.
Scale AI's 28-year-old chief executive Alexandr Wang joins Meta as part of the agreement. He keeps his board seat at Scale AI but faces limits on what company secrets he can access. The Trump administration may take a softer approach toward artificial intelligence partnerships than the previous government. Past similar deals between tech companies remain under investigation without major penalties.
Government watchdogs might still check the partnership for unfair business practices. Google already cut ties with Scale AI after Meta's investment became public. Other Scale AI customers consider stepping away from the data company. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants antitrust agencies to examine the deal closely.
Scale AI's 28-year-old chief executive Alexandr Wang joins Meta as part of the agreement. He keeps his board seat at Scale AI but faces limits on what company secrets he can access. The Trump administration may take a softer approach toward artificial intelligence partnerships than the previous government. Past similar deals between tech companies remain under investigation without major penalties.
