Meta approached AI startup Runway about a takeover bid before Scale deal

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2025.06.23 21:45
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explored a potential takeover of AI startup Runway before investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI. Although discussions with Runway did not advance, Meta is actively enhancing its AI capabilities by hiring key figures like Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman. The company has also approached other startups for acquisitions, securing a 49% stake in Scale AI and recruiting its founder, Alexandr Wang, along with other employees.