Meta AI head has message for Google Cloud executive joining Scale AI
Francis deSouza has been appointed as the new CEO of Scale AI, replacing interim leader Jason Droege. The move is intended to shift the company's focus toward enterprise AI solutions, with support from Meta AI head Alexandr Wang.
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Highlights significant leadership shifts in the AI industry and the strategic pivot of major AI startups toward enterprise applications.
Scale AI has appointed Francis deSouza, Google Cloud’s chief operating officer, as its new CEO. He replaces interim chief executive Jason Droege, who had led the company since founder Alexandr Wang departed in 2025 to join Meta after its $14.3 billion investment in the startup. Meta AI head Alexandr Wang congratulated deSouza on joining ScaleAI. According to a report by Axios, this new hire signals Scale’s ambition to position itself as an enterprise AI company rather than a data management firm. DeSouza, who also served as president of Google Cloud’s security products business, said he was drawn to Scale because enterprises need help turning AI hype into measurable business results.
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