Meta Fails $32 Billion Bid for AI Firm, Hires CEO and Takes Stake in Fund

Jun 19, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

Meta's failed $32 billion bid for AI firm Safe Superintelligence leads to hiring its CEO Daniel Gross, former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, and taking a stake in their venture fund NFDG.

Key Points

  • Meta tried to acquire AI startup Safe Superintelligence for $32 billion but failed
  • Meta now plans to hire Safe Superintelligence's CEO Daniel Gross and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman
  • Meta will also take a stake in Gross and Friedman's venture fund NFDG

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