Meta's $14 billion investment in Scale AI has triggered a major industry fallout as Google, its largest customer, plans to sever ties over concerns of competitive neutrality. The move jeopardizes Scale's business and creates a surge in demand for independent AI data providers.

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Meta is reportedly investing billions in Scale AI and bringing its CEO Alexandr Wang onboard to lead a new AI team. Is that enough?

I've asked both Meta and Scale AI for comment. An acquihire is traditionally a deal in which a small startup with limited prospects sells itself to a bigger player, which is usually more ...