CWEB News Report – Meta shares edged up 1% on Tuesday amid reports that the tech giant is forming a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) research lab. According to a leading news outlet, Meta has tapped Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of Scale AI, to lead the ambitious initiative.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg (META), whose company operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, is reportedly intensifying efforts to position Meta at the forefront of next-generation AI development.
Meta’s New AI Lab: Aiming for Super Intelligence?
The Times of London reported Tuesday that Meta’s upcoming research facility will focus on developing “super intelligence”—a theoretical AI that exceeds human cognitive capabilities. The report cites sources familiar with the matter, indicating Meta’s long-term vision includes AI that can reason, learn, and perform tasks more efficiently than humans.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that Meta is in advanced discussions with Scale AI, and may invest more than $10 billion into the San Francisco-based startup. Sources say Zuckerberg is personally involved in recruiting elite AI researchers and engineers, offering significant compensation to attract the best minds in artificial intelligence.
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Meta and Scale AI Decline to Comment
When reached for comment, both Meta and Scale AI declined to confirm the reports.
If accurate, the collaboration would mark a major expansion of Meta’s ongoing investment in AI—and reinforce its commitment to becoming a global leader in AI innovation.
Meta AI Already Reaches 1 billion Users
Meta has already funneled billions into AI development, rolling out Meta AI across its platforms. The virtual assistant powers features on Facebook, WhatsApp, and even Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. In May, Meta announced that its AI systems now support over 1 billion active users worldwide.
The company’s open-source AI strategy, including the release of Llama models and free access to Meta AI, has received mixed reviews. Some tech leaders praise the openness, while others caution about the risks of making advanced AI widely available.
A Paid Standalone Meta AI App May Be Coming
Despite its open-source reputation, reports suggest Meta could launch a premium, standalone Meta AI app in the second half of 2025. The app would likely offer enhanced capabilities or enterprise-level services, creating a new revenue stream while expanding Meta’s reach in the fast-growing AI app market.
Why It Matters
Meta’s strategic moves signal its intent to compete directly with other AI leaders like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Microsoft. With the addition of a new AI lab, possible collaboration with Scale AI, and the potential launch of a paid Meta AI app, Zuckerberg appears to be betting big on AI as the next major tech frontier.
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