# The company is betting that broader access rather than raw model dominance could define the next phase of the AI race.

*genai · news · 2026-04-07 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Meta plans to invest over $600 billion into AI development, signaling a massive long-term commitment.
- Meta acquired Scale AI and appointed its founder, Alexandr Wang, to lead its new AI model rollout.
- The upcoming AI models will use a hybrid open-source licensing approach, allowing broader developer access.
- Meta aims to become the primary supplier of foundational AI technology, even if its models aren't the most powerful.
- Internal disagreements and recent delays highlight ongoing challenges in Meta's AI execution and leadership.

**Companies:** Meta, Scale AI

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