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U.S. Investigates Scale AI for Fair Pay Violations

3/7/2025

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The U.S. Department of Labor is probing Scale AI for potential violations of fair pay practices, focusing on how the company classifies its workers as contractors. This investigation, which began in August 2024, comes as Scale AI, valued at a staggering $14 billion, continues to enjoy backing from tech giants like Nvidia and Amazon.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Labor is probing Scale AI for potential violations of fair pay practices, focusing on how the company classifies its workers as contractors. This investigation, which began in August 2024, comes as Scale AI, valued at a staggering $14 billion, continues to enjoy backing from tech giants like Nvidia and Amazon.