Meta Negotiates $10B Scale AI Investment in Largest External AI Bet

Meta Platforms Inc. is finalizing a landmark $10 billion investment in Scale AI, marking its most aggressive external move into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The deal would cement a strategic partnership with the data-labeling specialist that already counts OpenAI and Microsoft among its clients.

Scale AI's projected $2 billion revenue by 2025 underscores the critical role of training data in the AI arms race. The startup's valuation has soared since last year's $1 billion funding round at $13.8 billion, where Meta previously participated.

This investment signals a tactical shift for Meta, which has historically prioritized in-house AI development and open-source models. The MOVE comes as tech giants scramble to secure competitive advantages in foundational AI technologies.