Zuckerberg Bets $14 Billion on Scale AI, Hires Co-Founder to Lead Meta's AI Push

Jun 10, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

Mark Zuckerberg finalizes a $14 billion deal to invest in Scale AI and hires co-founder Alexandr Wang to lead Meta's AI push, aiming to catch up with rivals like OpenAI in the AI race.

Key Points

  • Mark Zuckerberg is finalizing a $14 billion deal to invest in Scale AI and hire its co-founder Alexandr Wang to lead Meta's AI efforts
  • Zuckerberg is frustrated that rivals like OpenAI appear ahead of Meta in AI models and consumer apps
  • Wang has built a reputation as an ambitious AI leader who understands the technology and business aspects

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