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Meta Finalizes $14.3 Billion Investment in Scale AI, CEO Alexandr Wang Joins Meta for Superintelligence Initiatives

Meta Finalizes $14.3 Billion Investment in Scale AI, CEO Alexandr Wang Joins Meta for Superintelligence Initiatives

Meta Finalizes $14.3 Billion Investment in Scale AI, CEO Alexandr Wang Joins Meta for Superintelligence Initiatives Meta has confirmed a substantial strategic investment in data-labeling powerhouse Scale AI, valued at $29 billion. The tech giant has acquired a 49% stake in Scale AI, committing approximately $14.3 billion to the deal. Crucially, as part of this landmark partnership, Scale AI co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang is stepping down from his leadership role to join Meta. Wang will dedicate his expertise to…

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Meta Appoints ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist, Clarifies Yann LeCun’s Role

Meta Appoints ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist, Clarifies Yann LeCun’s Role

Meta Appoints ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist, Clarifies Yann LeCun’s Role Meta has significantly strengthened its artificial intelligence leadership by appointing Shengjia Zhao, a co-creator of ChatGPT and former lead scientist at OpenAI, as the new chief scientist for its Superintelligence Labs. The announcement, made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, highlights the company’s aggressive strategy in the escalating AI talent war. Zhao will be responsible for setting the research agenda and scientific direction for the Superintelligence Labs, working…

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Blasts Meta’s AI Talent Raids, Vows Missionaries Will Win

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Blasts Meta’s AI Talent Raids, Vows Missionaries Will Win

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Blasts Meta’s AI Talent Raids, Vows Missionaries Will Win OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has launched a strong rebuttal against Meta’s aggressive AI talent acquisition strategy, labeling Meta’s new hires as ‘mercenaries’ and asserting that OpenAI’s ‘missionaries’ will ultimately prevail. In an internal memo sent to OpenAI researchers this past Monday, Altman directly addressed the recent departures to Meta, including key figures joining Mark Zuckerberg’s newly formed superintelligence team. Altman’s message, obtained by WIRED, dismisses Meta’s recruiting efforts…

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Meta’s AI Reshuffle: Zuckerberg Creates Superintelligence Labs, Poaches Elite Researchers

Meta’s AI Reshuffle: Zuckerberg Creates Superintelligence Labs, Poaches Elite Researchers

Meta’s AI Reshuffle: Zuckerberg Creates Superintelligence Labs, Poaches Elite Researchers In a bold strategic move, Mark Zuckerberg has announced a sweeping overhaul of Meta’s artificial intelligence operations, consolidating all AI projects under a newly formed entity: Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). This ambitious restructuring signals Meta’s aggressive push to lead the global AI race, with Zuckerberg himself stating his commitment to developing ‘superintelligence’ for a new era of humanity. The revamp includes key leadership appointments, with Alexandr Wang, former CEO of…

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Meta Unveils Elite ‘Superintelligence Labs’ Group, Accelerating AI Ambitions

Meta Unveils Elite ‘Superintelligence Labs’ Group, Accelerating AI Ambitions

Meta Unveils Elite ‘Superintelligence Labs’ Group, Accelerating AI Ambitions Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the formation of a new dedicated division, “Meta Superintelligence Labs,” aimed at significantly advancing the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives. This strategic move signals Meta’s intensified efforts to catch up and lead in the competitive AI landscape. Alexandr Wang, former CEO of Scale AI, will head the new group as Meta’s Chief AI Officer, having recently joined the company in a multi-billion dollar deal. He will…

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Meta Faces Scrutiny Over AI Training on Private User Photos as Opt-In Feature Rolls Out

Meta Faces Scrutiny Over AI Training on Private User Photos as Opt-In Feature Rolls Out

Meta Faces Scrutiny Over AI Training on Private User Photos as Opt-In Feature Rolls Out Meta is sparking fresh privacy concerns as it begins testing a new opt-in feature on Facebook that prompts users to allow “cloud processing” of their private, unpublished camera roll photos. This move, which aims to generate AI-powered suggestions like collages and recaps, raises questions about Meta’s long-term intentions for using personal data to train its artificial intelligence models. While Meta insists the current test does…

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Former OpenAI Researchers Confirm Meta Move, Debunk $100M Bonus Claims

Former OpenAI Researchers Confirm Meta Move, Debunk $100M Bonus Claims

Former OpenAI Researchers Confirm Meta Move, Debunk $100M Bonus Claims Three prominent OpenAI engineers, Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, have officially confirmed their departure from OpenAI to join Meta. However, Beyer has publicly refuted claims of a staggering $100 million signing bonus, labeling such reports as “fake news.” The speculation around the exorbitant compensation packages was fueled by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman himself, who recently described offers to his team as “crazy” and mentioned “$100 million signing bonuses”…

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