Meta builds AI superintelligence lab, eyes $10 billion deal with Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang

Meta is setting up a new artificial intelligence research lab with a bold goal: to develop “superintelligence,” a system that could surpass human cognitive abilities. The news, first reported by The New York Times, marks Meta’s most ambitious AI project to date.

At the centre of this effort is Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old founder and CEO of Scale AI. He is expected to play a leading role in the new lab’s operations. Meta is also in advanced discussions to invest over $10 billion in his start-up, according to a separate report by Bloomberg. The deal may also see a number of Scale AI staff transition to Meta.