Scale AI Cuts 14% of Workforce Amid Shift from Data-Labeling Business

Scale AI has announced that it is laying off 200 employees, roughly 14% of its workforce, and severing ties with 500 global contractors.
Scale AI has announced that it is laying off 200 employees, roughly 14% of its workforce, and severing ties with 500 global contractors.
Meta’s decision to invest nearly $14.3 billion for a 49 percent stake in Scale AI is causing concern among some of the startup’s biggest clients.
Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a “significant” investment from Meta, securing approximately $14.3 billion for a 49 percent stake.
Meta has reportedly acquired a 49 percent stake in Scale AI for approximately $14.8 billion, marking its largest ever external investment.