The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Scale AI, a data labeling startup backed by tech giants Nvidia, Amazon and Meta, for its compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the California-based firm said.
The investigation is looking into Scale AI’s compliance with fair pay practices and working conditions and was initiated nearly a year ago under the former President Joe Biden’s administration, the company said.
The startup said over the last year it has worked with the department to explain its business model and the emerging artificial intelligence industry.
Founded in 2016, Scale AI