Meta Discussed Buying Perplexity Before Investing in Scale AI Meta Platforms Inc held discussions with artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity AI Inc about a possible takeover before moving ahead with a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI
Meta Tried to Acquire Perplexity Before $14. 3 billion Scale AI Deal Meta’s recent $14 3 billion investment in scale AI shows this strategy very clearly The investment gives Meta a 49% stake in the company and brings scale founder, Alexander Wang, and a few of his colleagues into Meta’s AI division Multiple Firms were Targeted by Meta AI Perplexity was not Meta’s only target this year
Meta Weighed Acquiring Perplexity Before Backing Scale AI <p>Key Takeaways: Meta Platforms reportedly explored acquiring Perplexity AI before shifting its focus to a significant investment in Scale AI, according to people familiar with the matter The discussions included interest in bringing on Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas as part of a broader strategy to expand Meta’s capabilities in generative AI and search Perplexity, founded< p>
Meta approached Perplexity before massive Scale AI deal Meta approached artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI about a potential takeover bid before ultimately investing $14 3 billion into Scale AI, CNBC confirmed on Friday The two companies
Metas AI Ambitions: Failed Perplexity AI Acquisition Talks Precede . . . Meta Discussed Buying Perplexity Before Investing in Scale AI Meta Platforms Inc held discussions with artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity AI Inc about a possible takeover before moving ahead with a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI, according to people familiar with the matter