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Uber's CEO asks how smart AI must be to earn forgiveness for its mistakes
- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi raises the question of society's acceptance of AI errors in real-world applications.
- Khosrowshahi asks how much better AI needs to be than humans in order to be deemed acceptable.
- Google's investment chief, Ruth Porat, suggests society is more forgiving towards human errors.
- The discussion centers around the balance between AI's potential benefits and its margin of error in real-world systems.
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China has a crucial edge in the robotaxi race, WeRide executive says
- Chinese robotaxi firm, WeRide, has a crucial edge over US companies, due to China's booming EV industry, which is providing companies like WeRide access to vast amounts of cheap tech. Self-driving companies in China can quickly, and cheaply, build custom autonomous vehicles in a variety of formats, Li said. WeRide also has the cost advantage, working closely with all the local carmakers to develop the best autonomous vehicles and bring them quickly onto the market. Many Chinese EVs are increasingly packed full of smart technology from smartphone makers, including higher-end autonomous driving features, which is giving Chinese firms an edge over rivals. WeRide operates its autonomous vehicles in seven countries globally.
- WeRide is one of the few Chinese AV companies to expand beyond its home market, operating a range of autonomous vehicles that includes robotaxis, robovans and robo-road sweepers across seven countries. WeRide recently launched two autonomous pilots in Switzerland, and has partnered with Uber to offer its robotaxis on the ride-hailing app in Abu Dhabi.
- China witnessed a dramatic boom in its EV market in recent years, driven in part by enormous government support for the EV industry. Local automakers like BYD have grown rapidly, undercutting foreign rivals by offering electric vehicles for prices as low as $10,000.
- China's autonomous vehicle scene has also grown quickly in recent years, with Pony.AI announcing last month that it would expand its robotaxi fleet to 1,000 vehicles this year. Meanwhile, Baidu's Apollo Go ride-hailing service has completed more than 8 million rides since it launched.
- The US robotaxi industry has hit a few speedbumps in recent years. Google-backed Waymo has expanded rapidly and is now serving over 150,000 rides a week across several US cities, but General Motors pulled the plug on rival Cruise last month despite spending $10 billion on the robotaxi company since 2016.
- The outgoing Biden administration confirmed new rules effectively banning Chinese vehicle software and hardware from the US market. The measures also bar Chinese companies from testing robotaxis on US roads.
- WeRide has been testing autonomous vehicles in California since 2017, but does not have permission to carry paying members of the general public.
- WeRide's presence in the US is focused on R&D and testing and the company has no plans to offer public passenger services in the country.
- Li said they were still assessing the potential impact of the new rules and could not comment on measures they had not yet seen but added the influence of Elon Musk over the new administration was a cause for partial optimism.
- The billionaire has close links with China, which is one of Tesla most-important markets in the world.
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What struggling job seekers are doing to earn thousands in extra income while they look for work
- Struggling Americans are finding creative ways to pay their bills while they search for work.
- Many have opted for temporary gigs or part-time work opportunities.
- Some job seekers, however, cited that these short-term options didn’t provide enough payout to cover essentials.
- Since October, over 750 recent job seekers between the ages of 18 and 76 have responded to Business Insider’s initial surveys to share their unique experiences.
- The slow hiring rate in the US job market coupled with other challenges has made it harder for many job seekers to land full-time work.
- Excluding pandemic-related effects in 2020, US businesses are hiring at the lowest rate since 2013.
- To stay afloat some job seekers had to let go of their belongings, and rely on credit cards and savings to survive the initial months of job search.
- To generate more income, some job seekers explore additional income streams and being open to part-time work opportunities.
- Juan Pelaez, a job seeker, took the opportunity to work as a background actor to earn $3,500. Pelaez is working to gain skills and update his resume to better help him land a fitting role.
- To create opportunities, partnering with recruiters and AI-driven job tools can create higher chances to land work.
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DailyPay Appoints Former Uber CFO Nelson Chai to Executive Chair
- Earned wage access platform DailyPay has appointed former Uber CFO Nelson Chai as the executive chair of its board of directors.
- Chai will provide strategic oversight to DailyPay, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and technology.
- He served as Uber's CFO from 2018 to 2023 and has led significant growth strategies, including the IPO and acquisitions.
- DailyPay aims to empower workers, expand its services, and has been recognized as one of North America's fastest-growing technology firms.
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We paid $190 to go on an Uber Safari in South Africa. I'd totally recommend the service to anyone looking for a stress-free day trip.
- Uber Safari is a limited-time service available in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 2024 to January that offers a day-long safari ride for up to four people.
- The package includes a round-trip ride in a luxury BMW X3 vehicle, lunch, drinks, and a game drive at the Aquila Private Game Reserve.
- The flat rate for the package is ZAR3,550 or around $190 for four people.
- Visitors to Aquila Private Game Reserve hope to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
- Passengers need to provide photo IDs before the ride to the game reserve.
- They are greeted at the Aquila Private Game Reserve with a welcome drink of their choice.
- The buffet-style lunch at the game reserve's restaurant includes multiple food options, and is included in the booking cost.
- The game drive takes visitors through a 10,000-hectare wildlife reserve, and includes sightings of lions, buffalos, zebras, ostriches, and hippos.
- The entire experience begins with a pick-up in Cape Town at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Passengers agree that the flat rate makes Uber Safari a great value, and they would gladly try the experience again and recommend it to friends.
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Serve Secures $86 Million to Continue Developing Sidewalk Delivery Robots
- Autonomous delivery company Serve Robotics raised $86 million in new financing in December.
- The funding brings Serve Robotics' total raised in 2024 to $167 million and extends its operational runway through the end of 2026.
- Serve Robotics, spun off from Uber in 2021, has secured about $220 million in total funding and has completed tens of thousands of deliveries for Uber Eats, 7-Eleven, and other partners.
- The company aims to scale its operations, deploy up to 2,000 delivery robots on the Uber Eats platform, and enter new markets.
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Uber and Lyft Prep Driverless Taxis After Abandoning Effort
- Uber and Lyft are reinvesting in driverless technology after abandoning driverless taxis.
- Both companies plan to have driverless cars on their apps this year, with Uber partnering with Waymo and Lyft working with May Mobility.
- Driverless fleets will be available for Uber customers in Austin and Atlanta, and for Lyft customers in Atlanta.
- However, human-driven taxis will still be present, and driverless technology may not work well in densely populated markets or adverse weather conditions.
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Dara Khosrowshahi resigns from self-driving truck startup Aurora’s board
- Dara Khosrowshahi has resigned from the board of autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora Innovation.
- Khosrowshahi's decision to leave the board was not due to any disagreement with the company.
- In 2020, Uber offloaded its self-driving unit, Uber ATG, to Aurora and invested $400 million in the company.
- Uber also has a partnership with another self-driving truck startup, Waabi, in addition to its collaboration with Aurora.
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Uber and Ola Receive Notices from Consumer Ministry Over Differential Pricing Based on Smartphone Type
- The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has sent notices to Uber and Ola regarding claims of differential pricing based on smartphone type.
- A Delhi-based businessman highlighted the issue on social media, leading to complaints from numerous users.
- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated an investigation into the pricing discrepancies.
- Uber and Ola are required to explain their pricing policies and address allegations of unfair trade practice.
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Instacart and Uber file appeal in driver deactivation lawsuit against City of Seattle
- Instacart and Uber have filed an appeal in a lawsuit against the City of Seattle over a new law regulating the driver deactivation process.
- The companies argue that the ordinance violates their First Amendment rights and is unconstitutionally vague.
- A federal judge rejected their effort to stop the enforcement of the law, which went into effect on January 1.
- The law aims to provide more job security to app-based couriers, delivery drivers, and service providers.
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Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft
- Uber and Delta Air Lines have announced a new partnership allowing Delta SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order through Uber Eats in the United States, ending Delta's deal with Lyft.
- The partnership will offer perks like improved Uber pickups/drop-offs at Delta hubs and will launch in the spring.
- Lyft and Delta's partnership, formed in 2018, will expire on April 7, 2025.
- Uber customers with linked Delta SkyMiles accounts can earn 1-3 miles per dollar spent on Uber Eats orders and UberX rides to/from the airport.
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At CES 2025, Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster
- Uber has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
- Uber will utilize Nvidia's Cosmos generative world model simulation tool and DGX Cloud AI supercomputing platform.
- The partnership aims to simulate realistic industrial and driving environments for training and fine-tuning autonomous vehicle models.
- Uber's history with autonomous vehicle development has had its share of challenges, including legal disputes and accidents.
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Uber CEO Khosrowshahi Resigns From Aurora Board Following General Counsel’s Departure
- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi resigned from the board of Aurora Innovation, effective December 31, 2024.
- Khosrowshahi's resignation comes after the departure of Aurora's general counsel, Nolan Shenai.
- Despite Khosrowshahi's departure, Uber has not cut ties with Aurora and continues to partner through Uber Freight.
- Aurora has announced new leadership appointments as it prepares for the commercial availability of its driverless trucks in April 2025.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi resigns from self-driving truck startup Aurora’s board
- Dara Khosrowshahi is resigning from the board of autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora Innovation.
- His decision to leave the board is to focus on his responsibilities as CEO of Uber.
- Uber had previously offloaded its self-driving unit, Uber ATG, to Aurora in a deal that involved equity transfer and investment.
- Shailen Bhatt will join Aurora's board as Khosrowshahi's replacement.
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Judge denies Uber’s motion to block new Seattle law regulating the driver deactivation process
- A federal judge denies Uber's motion to block a new Seattle law regulating the driver deactivation process.
- The ruling allows the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance to take effect on January 1.
- Uber argued that the ordinance violated its First Amendment rights and was unconstitutionally vague.
- The judge dismissed Uber's arguments, stating that the law seeks to protect app workers and does not impose unconstitutional burdens.
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