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Alexandr Wang, the youngest self-made billionaire and co-founder of Scale AI, now leads a 50-person research lab at Meta focused on developing artificial superintelligence (ASI), AI systems designed to exceed human cognitive abilities.
Meta's recent acquisition of a 49% stake in Scale AI for $15 billion values the company at over $29 billion, underscoring the strategic importance of Wang's work.
Scale AI, founded by Wang after dropping out of MIT, specializes in providing large volumes of high-quality, human-labeled data essential for AI development. This data has been foundational for technologies like ChatGPT and self-driving car algorithms.
"Our goal is to build AI systems that surpass human intelligence," Wang said, emphasizing the lab's mission to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
The 50-person lab at Meta represents a significant investment in the future of AI, aiming to create systems that could revolutionize industries and redefine human-machine interaction.
Scale AI's valuation jumped from $7 billion to over $29 billion following Meta's investment, highlighting the company's rapid growth and critical role in the AI ecosystem.
Wang's unique background as the son of nuclear physicists and his decision to leave MIT to pursue AI entrepreneurship have positioned him at the forefront of the AI revolution.
This collaboration between Meta and Scale AI signals a new era in artificial intelligence research, focusing on the development of artificial superintelligence that could transform technology and society.
Sources: Alexandr Wang, co-founder of Scale AI, now leads Meta’s 50-person lab focused on artificial superintelligence after Meta acquired a 49% stake in Scale AI for $15 billion, valuing the company at over $29 billion. Wang, the youngest self-made billionaire, aims to build AI surpassing human cognition.
