Report: Meta taps Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang to join new ‘superintelligence’ lab

Meta is set to launch a cutting-edge AI research lab focused on developing 'superintelligence,' as the tech giant intensifies its efforts in the competitive AI landscape. Reports indicate that Alexandr Wang, the founder and CEO of Scale AI, has been recruited to spearhead this innovative initiative. In a strategic move, Meta is reportedly considering a multi-billion dollar investment in Scale AI, which could facilitate the transition of Scale AI employees to join the Meta team. The company has also been actively recruiting top-tier talent from industry leaders such as OpenAI and Google, as part of its strategy to bolster its AI capabilities. The establishment of this new lab comes amid growing concerns from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the company's progress in artificial intelligence. According to Bloomberg, Zuckerberg has been personally engaging with AI researchers and engineers in meetings at his residences in Lake Tahoe and Palo Alto, aiming to assemble a robust team of approximately 50 specialists, including a new head of AI research. Zuckerberg is reportedly determined to ensure that Meta remains at the forefront of the technology sector, aspiring to surpass competitors in the quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI)—the concept of AI systems that could potentially outperform humans in a variety of tasks. In a notable milestone, Meta AI recently celebrated reaching 1 billion monthly active users, marking a significant achievement in its ongoing AI endeavors.