Alexandr Wang is an American billionaire entrepreneur best known for co-founding Scale AI, an artificial intelligence company that specializes in data labeling and model evaluation services essential for AI development.
As of 2025, he serves as Meta's chief AI officer and leads the Meta Superintelligence Labs following Meta's $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, which brought Meta a 49% stake in the company.
Early Life and Education
Wang was born in January 1997 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Chinese immigrant physicists who worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
He excelled at math and programming from a young age, earning spots in national competitions like the Math Olympiad and US Physics Team.
Before starting Scale AI, he briefly attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) but dropped out in 2016 to pursue his startup.
Career Highlights
Wang co-founded Scale AI with Lucy Guo in 2016 at age 19, building the company into a central infrastructure provider for the global AI industry.
Scale AI has been vital for labeling data used in training advanced AI systems, serving clients ranging from tech giants to the U.S. military.
By 2021, the company's valuation reached $7.3 billion, making Wang one of the world's youngest billionaires.
Wang has advised governments on AI and pushed for a focus on merit, excellence, and intelligence in hiring, contrasting typical DEI programs.
Recent Developments
In 2025, Wang became Meta's chief AI officer, leading a reorganization of Meta’s AI teams and the new Meta Superintelligence Labs, aimed at advancing AI research, product, and infrastructure.
He remains influential in the AI sector, advocating for mastery of AI tools among teens and playing a role in international discussions about AI's future and security implications.
Personal Philosophy and Public Image
Wang is known for encouraging young people to deeply engage with AI and coding tools, emphasizing that early proficiency gives a significant advantage in the technology-driven economy.
As of October 2025, his net worth is estimated at over $3.6 billion.
Alexandr Wang is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the global AI industry, shaping policy, technology, and company leadership at the highest levels.
