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

Scale AI is suing a former employee and rival Mercor, alleging they tried to steal its biggest customers

Scale is clearly concerned enough about the threat of Mercor, and the poaching of one of its employees, to pursue legal action.

Scale AI Sues Rival Startup Mercor, Alleging Trade Secret Theft

Scale AI Inc. sued rival data-labeling startup Mercor, accusing the firm and a former Scale employee of stealing trade secrets to attract new business.

Scale AI sues rival "unicorn" Mercor for allegedly stealing trade secrets

Scale, backed by Meta, dominates the data labeling industry crucial to generative AI.

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

Scale AI filed a lawsuit Wednesday against its former employee, Eugene Ling, and his current employer, Mercor, which is one of Scale’s key competitors.

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