Meta Platforms Eyes $10 Billion Investment in Scale AI

Published On Tue Jun 10 2025

Meta eyes record AI investment in Scale AI

Meta Platforms is reportedly in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, potentially marking its largest external investment in artificial intelligence to date. This development comes as a significant shift from Meta’s traditional focus on in-house research and open-source projects.

Scale AI Background

Founded in 2016, Scale AI is known for providing high-quality labeled data sets for training AI models. The company operates a global research platform with contributors located in over 9,000 locations. Following a funding round in 2024 involving Meta and Microsoft, Scale AI was valued at nearly $14 billion.

Meta's AI Ambitions

The planned investment in Scale AI underscores Meta’s growing ambitions in the field of artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a commitment of up to $65 billion in AI spending for 2025. One of the notable projects resulting from this investment is the development of the Llama chatbot, which is now integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Meta in Talks for Scale AI Investment That Could Top $10 Billion

Competition in the AI Space

This move positions Meta in closer competition with tech giant Microsoft, which has already invested over $13 billion in OpenAI. Additionally, Meta will be competing with other major players like Amazon and Alphabet, who are backing rival firm Anthropic in the AI sector.

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