The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) may appeal to many businesses for its cost-saving potential, but ARK believes in its ability to enable scaling reaches far beyond. Today, we are joined by the CEO of Scale AI, Alex Wang, to talk about the problem Scale was born out of, and its mission to enable every organization to utilize AI technology. In our conversation, we touch on everything from Scale’s origin story and its success in improving data set curation systems for machine learning algorithms, to the involvement of humans in the trajectory of AI systems. Alex breaks down the paradigm shift from human as author and editor to AI as author and human as editor, before explaining the market-enabling potential of AI. We discuss the geopolitical relevance of AI and what would could be required for any country to take the lead as an AI superpower. Listen in to find out more about the scaling potential of AI for businesses and the role Scale AI is playing to help make this possible for organizations all over the world!

• Introducing Alex Wang, CEO of Scale AI.
  
• What Scale AI does and who they serve.
  
• Alex shares the origin story of Scale AI.
  
• The exponential gains Scale has driven in the efficiency of data-producing systems for machine learning algorithms.
  
• The paradigm shift from human as author and editor to AI as author and human as editor, according to Alex.
  
• Alex’s prediction for the involvement of humans in the trajectory of AI systems.
  
• The market-enabling potential of AI.
  
• The notable rate of improvement in the AI field.
  
• The magnitude of scaling Scale AI enables for its customers.
  
• Alex’s view of the broader trend TikTok reflects, in terms of AI efficiency in a business context.
  
• The role AI could play in national security, and why Alex believes regulation is essential.
  
• The importance of AI from a geopolitical standpoint.
  
• The gulf of understanding between Silicon Valley and DC regarding AI, as told by Alex.
  
• Alex explains how Scale fulfills its mission to enable every organization with great AI technology.
  
• How Scale communicates the true value of AI to its customers.
  
• Examples of the use of AI in various industries.
  
• The challenges traditional companies face when it comes to embracing AI.
  
• What differentiates Scale from its competitors.