Scale AI still exists and it’s suing an ex-employee over corporate espionage

Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, Eugene Ling, and his current employer, Mercor, which is one of Scale's key competitors. The lawsuit alleges that Ling, who was the head of engagement management at Scale, stole more than 100 confidential documents and other trade secrets before leaving the company to join Mercor. The lawsuit comes amid a tumultuous period for Scale AI, which has seen Meta take a multibillion-dollar stake in the company and its CEO, Alexandr Wang, hired by Mark Zuckerberg along with other top staff. Additionally, Scale recently laid off 14 percent of its workforce. The case highlights the intense competition in the AI industry, where companies are fiercely guarding their intellectual property and trade secrets. The lawsuit reflects the importance of protecting valuable data and knowledge, which are crucial assets in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.