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OpenAI Drops Scale AI After Meta’s $14.3B Stake

Two robotic hands breaking a handshake, with Meta and OpenAI logos drifting apart—symbolizing the end of their data collaboration.
Robotic handshake cracks as Meta and OpenAI part ways over data vendor ties.

Summary
OpenAI has officially ended its partnership with Scale AI following Meta’s massive investment in the data labeling firm. Other major clients like Google may soon follow amid fears of competitive risk and data exposure.

Key Takeaways

  • Meta acquired a 49% non-voting stake in Scale AI, valuing it at $29B.
  • OpenAI confirmed it was already phasing out Scale before the deal.
  • Google and others are reportedly reviewing or pausing their contracts.

Why It Matters
As Big Tech players increasingly entangle through partnerships, vendor neutrality and data confidentiality are becoming critical issues in AI development. Meta’s aggressive expansion strategy may come at the cost of Scale AI’s broader client trust.

Link

OpenAI drops Scale AI as a data provider following Meta deal | TechCrunch
OpenAI says it’s cutting ties with Scale AI following its deal with Meta, raising questions about the data provider’s business.
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