Meta He has taken a fairly radical turn to his AI strategy, and after meeting all kinds of difficulties in advance in this technology, he has decided invest in Scale AI and hire your CEO. The company has bought 49% of the shares (without the right to vote) of Scale AI, for which he will pay 14.3 billion dollars, and He has incorporated Alexander Wang, his person in charge of Meta.
Thus, as part of the investment agreement, Wang will work in the finish line, informing of its activity directly to its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, although it will continue on the board of directors of Scale AI. Apparently, Wang will be in charge of directing a new Laboratory of AI in Meta, which will have the task of developing what is known as artificial superintelligence.
For now there are not many more details about what a goal is intended in relation to the superintelligence, and from the company itself they point out that they will give more information about the initiative, and about the professionals that will join it, over the next few weeks. Therefore, it is likely that in the next few days they will begin to sound names of new signings experts in the Meta.
In fact, Zuckerberg has been recruiting experts among the staff of rival companies. Like Google, to join the team that will lead Wang, according to several sources. He has been the one who has contacted professionals through WhatsApp or email.
Scale AI works with Google and Open AI, among other companies, and is responsible for helping them in models training. To do this, it has people in charge of writing down and labeling all the data that supplies them for it. Most of this work, of course, is outsourced to third parties. From now on, Scale AI, which will continue to function independently, will have as Provisional CEO to Jason Droege, his hitherto responsible for strategy.
Wang has stated that «AI is one of the most revolutionary technologies of our time, with unlimited possibilities and a transcendental influence on the success of people, companies and governments. Scale tends a bridge between human values and technology to help our clients take advantage of the full potential of AI. Meta investment recognizes Scale’s achievements to date and reaffirms that our path to the future, as well as AI, has no limits. I am delighted that Jason leads the next steps in Scale’s trajectory and contributes his experience and skills to continue his success. We have a solid team and I am sure that we will continue to provide the best service to our valuable customers, providing data of the highest quality and creating personalized AI applications that transform companies and governments«.
Jason Droge, commented that «The new goal investment and our expanded trade agreement are proof of incredible work and dedication to the entire Scale team, as well as the enormous potential that awaits Scale. Scale has led the acceleration of the development of AI because we not only adapt to change, but we drive it. We have built the strongest foundations to address the challenges that the AI data and expand the limits of the possible. I promise to work with our talented team to continue making Alex’s vision a reality to bring the benefits of AI to everyone«.
