Alphabet’s Google is ditching Scale AI after Meta snagged a 49% stake in the AI data-labeling firm, according to multiple Reuters sources.
Google, Scale’s biggest customer, is cutting ties fast. The news hit after Meta’s major investment raised eyebrows across the AI labeling industry.
Scale AI handles critical data labeling for machine learning models. Google’s move signals a sharp split with Scale as Meta ramps up its AI infrastructure. 
The Alphabet-Scale breakup marks escalating rivalry between Google and Meta over AI pipelines and data partnerships. No official comment yet from either side.
This pivot comes just as Scale grows influence with Meta’s backing, potentially reshaping AI data markets.
