This podcast episode features Alexandr Wang, the founder and CEO of Scale.AI, who discusses the pivotal role of data in advancing generative AI and the three foundational pillars of AI: models, compute, and data. Through insightful analysis, Alexandr addresses the challenges presented by a "data wall" and the future of data production in AI. He also examines the evolving market structure of AI models and the complex landscape of enterprise adoption, highlighting the criticality of internal data and strategic hiring practices. With an emphasis on quality and innovation, Alexandr articulates Scale.AI's MEI (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence) hiring philosophy while contemplating the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), capturing the essence of how data and talent will shape the future of AI.