Scale AI, a leading AI data‑labeling firm, has filed a lawsuit against former head of engagement management Eugene Ling and his new employer Mercur, a direct competitor. The complaint alleges that Ling stole more than 100 confidential documents, including proprietary strategies and customer information, and attempted to lure a key client and Scale employees to Mercur. The case highlights the intense competition and talent churn in the AI sector, where companies are racing to secure data, talent, and market share. Scale is seeking damages, legal costs, and an injunction to prevent Mercur from using the stolen material. Read more →

Scale AI has filed a lawsuit against former sales employee Eugene Ling and competitor Mercor, alleging that Ling took more than 100 confidential documents and tried to use them to win a major Scale customer for Mercor. Mercor co‑founder Surya Midha says the firm did not use any of Scale’s trade secrets and that Ling merely stored old files on a personal drive. Ling has responded on X, expressing regret and denying any malicious intent. The case highlights growing tensions in the AI data‑training market, especially after Meta’s multibillion‑dollar investment in Scale AI‑training services. Read more →

Scale AI, a leading AI data‑labeling firm, has filed a lawsuit against former head of engagement management Eugene Ling and his new employer Mercur, a direct competitor. The complaint alleges that Ling stole more than 100 confidential documents, including proprietary strategies and customer information, and attempted to lure a key client and Scale employees to Mercur. The case highlights the intense competition and talent churn in the AI sector, where companies are racing to secure data, talent, and market share. Scale is seeking damages, legal costs, and an injunction to prevent Mercur from using the stolen material. Read more →

Scale AI, a leading AI data‑labeling firm, has filed a lawsuit against former head of engagement management Eugene Ling and his new employer Mercur, a direct competitor. The complaint alleges that Ling stole more than 100 confidential documents, including proprietary strategies and customer information, and attempted to lure a key client and Scale employees to Mercur. The case highlights the intense competition and talent churn in the AI sector, where companies are racing to secure data, talent, and market share. Scale is seeking damages, legal costs, and an injunction to prevent Mercur from using the stolen material. Read more →

Scale AI has filed a lawsuit against former sales employee Eugene Ling and competitor Mercor, alleging that Ling took more than 100 confidential documents and tried to use them to win a major Scale customer for Mercor. Mercor co‑founder Surya Midha says the firm did not use any of Scale’s trade secrets and that Ling merely stored old files on a personal drive. Ling has responded on X, expressing regret and denying any malicious intent. The case highlights growing tensions in the AI data‑training market, especially after Meta’s multibillion‑dollar investment in Scale AI‑training services. Read more →

Scale AI has filed a lawsuit against former sales employee Eugene Ling and competitor Mercor, alleging that Ling took more than 100 confidential documents and tried to use them to win a major Scale customer for Mercor. Mercor co‑founder Surya Midha says the firm did not use any of Scale’s trade secrets and that Ling merely stored old files on a personal drive. Ling has responded on X, expressing regret and denying any malicious intent. The case highlights growing tensions in the AI data‑training market, especially after Meta’s multibillion‑dollar investment in Scale AI‑training services. Read more →

Scale AI, a leading AI data‑labeling firm, has filed a lawsuit against former head of engagement management Eugene Ling and his new employer Mercur, a direct competitor. The complaint alleges that Ling stole more than 100 confidential documents, including proprietary strategies and customer information, and attempted to lure a key client and Scale employees to Mercur. The case highlights the intense competition and talent churn in the AI sector, where companies are racing to secure data, talent, and market share. Scale is seeking damages, legal costs, and an injunction to prevent Mercur from using the stolen material. Read more →

Scale AI has filed a lawsuit against former sales employee Eugene Ling and competitor Mercor, alleging that Ling took more than 100 confidential documents and tried to use them to win a major Scale customer for Mercor. Mercor co‑founder Surya Midha says the firm did not use any of Scale’s trade secrets and that Ling merely stored old files on a personal drive. Ling has responded on X, expressing regret and denying any malicious intent. The case highlights growing tensions in the AI data‑training market, especially after Meta’s multibillion‑dollar investment in Scale AI‑training services. Read more →

Scale AI has filed a lawsuit against former sales employee Eugene Ling and competitor Mercor, alleging that Ling took more than 100 confidential documents and tried to use them to win a major Scale customer for Mercor. Mercor co‑founder Surya Midha says the firm did not use any of Scale’s trade secrets and that Ling merely stored old files on a personal drive. Ling has responded on X, expressing regret and denying any malicious intent. The case highlights growing tensions in the AI data‑training market, especially after Meta’s multibillion‑dollar investment in Scale AI‑training services. Read more →

Scale AI, a leading AI data‑labeling firm, has filed a lawsuit against former head of engagement management Eugene Ling and his new employer Mercur, a direct competitor. The complaint alleges that Ling stole more than 100 confidential documents, including proprietary strategies and customer information, and attempted to lure a key client and Scale employees to Mercur. The case highlights the intense competition and talent churn in the AI sector, where companies are racing to secure data, talent, and market share. Scale is seeking damages, legal costs, and an injunction to prevent Mercur from using the stolen material. Read more →