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Scale AI (Scale)

Artificial intelligence data, evaluation, and deployment platform

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Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded year: 2016
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,000–7,500
Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Last updated September 28

Latest news about Scale AI (Scale)

In short: Scale appointed Francis deSouza CEO, expanded its Pentagon contract and Gulf presence amid worker-surveillance complaints.

Company announcements

July 30 Scale

Scale appoints Francis deSouza as CEO

The appointment is effective August 10, 2026, and deSouza brings experience from Google Cloud and Illumina.

May 6 Scale

Scale expands Pentagon AI agreement to $500 million

The Department of War increased the OTA ceiling from $100M to $500M to accelerate adoption across services for computer vision, generative AI, and data operations.

January 22 Scale

Scale CEO outlines 2025 growth and 2026 plans

Scale achieved over $1B in new business, expanded globally, and projects international doubling in 2026. Enterprise added Mayo Clinic, BP, Allianz.

January 13 Scale

Scale discusses next phase of U.S. AI policy

Recommends use-based governance modernizing existing laws, government-wide AI implementation via Chief AI Officer group, and leading global AI standards and exports.

Media coverage

September 28 NewsBytes

Meta invests $14.3B for 49% of Scale AI, hires Wang

Alexandr Wang co-founded Scale AI at 19, leaving MIT to focus on AI data services. Meta's $14.3 billion investment highlights his impact in the artificial...

September 21 AI Magazine

People Moves: Francis deSouza, Scale AI

California-headquartered Scale AI has appointed former Google Cloud COO Francis deSouza as its CEO, who will lead the firm as it expands...

July 30 GenomeWeb

People in the News at Scale AI, IndyGeneUS, Cofactor Genomics

Recently posted executive and academic appointments, promotions, and departures in omics and molecular diagnostics.

July 30 AOL

Scale AI Appoints Francis deSouza as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Company's Growth

Souza brings three decades of enterprise technology and AI leadership to Scale's growing applications and data businesses SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scale...

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