Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has announced a significant $14.8 billion investment to acquire a 49% stake in Scale AI, a key player in data-labeling services essential for AI model training. This move is part of Meta's strategy to reinforce its AI development efforts, particularly after setbacks with its Llama 4 model and delays in launching the 'Behemoth' AI model. Scale AI's CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta to head a new 'superintelligence' lab, collaborating with a 50-person research team under Mark Zuckerberg's leadership to push the boundaries of AI technology.
The investment, however, faces potential regulatory challenges as U.S. antitrust authorities scrutinize minority investments under the Clayton Act. This scrutiny echoes past regulatory hurdles Meta encountered with its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Despite these concerns, the deal is supported by Scale AI's strong financial outlook, with revenues expected to double to over $2 billion by 2025, promising early returns for investors.
On June 11, 2025, Meta's stock experienced a minor decline, trading at $700.45, down $1.95 (–0.28%) for the day, with a trading volume of about 4.8 million shares. This investment highlights Meta's commitment to leading in AI innovation, leveraging Scale AI's expertise to explore new growth avenues and technological advancements in the face of regulatory and market challenges.
