Google to Scale AI: 'It's Not You, It's Me (And Your $200 Million Bill)'

In a shocking turn of events that has left the tech world reeling (or at least mildly interested), Google has reportedly decided to ghost Scale AI, the startup that's been helping it sort out its digital mess. According to insiders, Google was all set to hand over a cool $200 million this year but has now decided to swipe left on the relationship. 'It's not you, it's me,' Google allegedly whispered into Scale AI's ear before blocking its number.

The breakup, while amicable (if you consider corporate cold shoulder amicable), has left Scale AI scrambling to update its Tinder profile. 'Single AI startup seeks meaningful partnership with tech giant. Must love data and long walks on the cloud,' reads the new bio, presumably.

Meanwhile, Google has been spotted cozying up to Scale AI's competitors at the tech equivalent of a dive bar – LinkedIn. 'We're just exploring our options,' Google muttered, avoiding eye contact. Industry experts speculate that this could be the start of a beautiful friendship with someone else's AI, or at least until the next shiny object catches Google's attention.

In related news, Meta's massive investment in Scale AI has been described as 'either a genius move or a desperate attempt to stay relevant – jury's still out.' The social media giant, known for its love of all things AI and questionable privacy practices, has reportedly been giving Scale AI the side-eye, wondering if it's time to start seeing other AI startups.

As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: the tech world's relationships are more complicated than a soap opera, with breakups, makeups, and enough corporate intrigue to keep us all entertained. Stay tuned for the next episode of 'As the AI Turns.'