Google is reportedly reassessing its relationship with Scale AI following Meta's significant investment in the startup.

Reuters reports that Google, previously planning a $200 million payment to Scale, is exploring alternatives and considering severing ties. Microsoft and OpenAI are also reportedly reducing their reliance on Scale.

Scale AI's clientele includes self-driving car companies, the U.S. government, and generative AI firms that utilize Scale's data annotation services.

A Scale spokesperson affirmed the company's strong business and commitment to data security, while declining to comment specifically on the Google situation.

Meta's investment of $14.3 billion for a 49% stake has led to concerns among Scale AI's customers about data independence and potential conflicts of interest.

This week's tech news includes Apple's WWDC 2025 unveiling iOS 26 with a new liquid glass design and various feature updates. UNFI, a U.S. grocery distributor, experienced a cyberattack affecting its systems and supply chain. Chime had its IPO, raising $864 million.

Google launched Android 16 with enhanced features, while Elon Musk announced Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin. The Browser Company is developing an AI-first browser named Dia, and OpenAI released o3-pro, an advanced reasoning model. Mattel and OpenAI are collaborating on an AI-powered product.

Concerns are rising about Meta AI's privacy settings and their impact on users. iPadOS 26 introduces new features aimed at enhancing its usability for work. Bluesky is facing questions about its growth and user perceptions.

New York state lawmakers have passed the RAISE Act, aiming to prevent large AI models from causing disasters. The bill sets transparency standards for AI labs and allows the attorney general to impose penalties for non-compliance.

The RAISE Act requires AI labs to publish safety reports and report safety incidents, targeting companies like OpenAI and Google. It applies to AI models trained using significant computing resources and made available to New York residents.

While supported by AI safety advocates, the bill faces criticism from Silicon Valley, with concerns about hindering innovation. The act is now awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's decision.

CTOs from major tech companies like Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI are joining the U.S. Army Reserve to contribute their expertise in areas such as data and cybersecurity.

The U.S. Defense Department initiated this program to tap into Silicon Valley talent for short-term projects.

The first group includes prominent executives like Andrew Bosworth (Meta), Shyam Sankar (Palantir), Kevin Weil (OpenAI), and Bob McGrew (OpenAI).

Zevo, an electric vehicle-only car-sharing startup, has raised $6 million in funding and is expanding across major U.S. cities. Founded in 2021, Zevo focuses on peer-to-peer car sharing, similar to Turo, but exclusively for EVs.

The Dallas-based startup is already tracking over $8 million in annualized recurring revenue (ARR) and has a waitlist of over 3,500 customers. A significant portion of renters are gig workers using EVs for Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash deliveries.

Zevo's contactless process and focus on EVs allows for easier integration of commercial insurance and automation of tasks, making it attractive to gig workers. Hosts can potentially make back between 35% and 65% of the cost of their car in a year.

The company aims to disrupt car-sharing and reach $100 million ARR with a lean team, despite Tesla's potential robotaxi service launch.