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DoorDash Is Working on an AI Chatbot to Speed Up Food Ordering
29Jul By adminNo Comments
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DoorDash Is Working on an AI Chatbot to Speed Up Food Ordering

[ad_1] DoorDash Inc., the US food-delivery service that competes with Uber Technologies Inc. and GrubHub, is looking to speed up ordering and help customers find food options with an artificial intelligence-based chatbot.The company is working on a system called DashAI that it's testing in a limited capacity in some markets. Evidence of the technology was first discovered in DoorDash's iPhone app by developer Steve Moser and shared with Bloomberg News. The idea is to bring DoorDash into the AI era, allowing customers to get personalized restaurant recommendations with simple text prompts. If the software ultimately launches, it could give the company an edge over rivals, though some other apps — like Instacart — are adding AI as well. A DoorDash spokesman declined to comment on the feat...
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Uber Rolls Out Robotaxis Even as Self-Driving Car Hype Wanes
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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Uber Rolls Out Robotaxis Even as Self-Driving Car Hype Wanes

[ad_1] Uber is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company’s commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fades. Uber Technologies Inc. is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company's commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fades. The San Francisco-based company is partnering with Motional, which is an autonomous driving joint venture between Hyundai Motor Co. and Aptiv Plc, to allow customers to hail self-driving rides in Las Vegas, the companies said in a statement Wednesday. The launch is part of a 10-year deal that will pair Motional's all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis with Uber's ride-hailing and delivery platform. The partnership began testing driverless food...
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Uber CEO Says Won’t Cut Jobs Despite Mounting Tech Layoffs
2Dec By adminNo Comments
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Uber CEO Says Won’t Cut Jobs Despite Mounting Tech Layoffs

[ad_1] Uber Technologies Inc. isn’t considering cutting jobs even as competitors from DoorDash Inc. to Lyft Inc. slash staff. Uber Technologies Inc. isn't considering cutting jobs even as competitors from DoorDash Inc. to Lyft Inc. slash staff to deal with an uncertain economic outlook, Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said Thursday. “No, we're in a good place,” Khosrowshahi told Bloomberg News after speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, responding to a question about whether the ride-hailing giant will reduce headcount. His comments stood out among tech peers that have cut staff by the thousands. Uber's rival Lyft said last month it would reduce headcount by 13% and hive off its first-party vehicle business. Food-delivery giant DoorDash announced it would cut 1,250 ...
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Uber CEO Has Some Bad News For Riders!
2Nov By adminNo Comments
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Uber CEO Has Some Bad News For Riders!

[ad_1] Uber Technologies Inc.’s elevated ride-share prices may be here to stay, according to Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi. Uber Technologies Inc.'s elevated ride-share prices may be here to stay, according to Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi. “I don't think prices are going to go down to pre-pandemic levels but we have seen pricing ease,” Khosrowshahi said in a Bloomberg Television interview discussing the ride-hailing giant's third-quarter results. On Tuesday, Uber reported revenue during the period ending Sept. 30 increased 72% to $8.34 billion and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of $516 million. Khosroshahi said that while consumer spending on the platform remains resilient, the company is still bracing for an uncer...
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Uber looks to boost digital ad revenue with new advertising division
20Oct By adminNo Comments
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Uber looks to boost digital ad revenue with new advertising division

[ad_1] Uber has launched a new advertising division as the ride-hailing firm looks to diversify its revenue sources. Technologies Inc has launched a new advertising division as the ride-hailing firm looks to diversify its revenue sources through tie-ups with brands and marketers. With a reach of 122 million monthly active users globally, the company said on Wednesday it will sell ad space inside its ride-hailing and UberEats apps, along with in-vehicle digital ads, sponsored mails and storefront ads. "While consumers are making purchase decisions and waiting for their destination or delivery, we can engage them with messages from brands relevant to their purchase journeys," said Mark Grether, general manager for Uber's advertising division. The launch follows a similar move by ...
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Uber Hacks Past and Present Hang Over Ex-Security Chief’s Trial
17Sep By adminNo Comments
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Uber Hacks Past and Present Hang Over Ex-Security Chief’s Trial

[ad_1] (Bloomberg) -- Uber Technologies Inc. is embroiled in another cybersecurity debacle just as the ride-hailing giant attempts to move on from a data breach from 2016. Uber Technologies Inc. is embroiled in another cybersecurity debacle just as the ride-hailing giant attempts to move on from a data breach from 2016. On Thursday, a hacker co-opted an Uber staff member's Slack account and gained access to part of the company's Amazon and Google-hosted cloud infrastructure. The San Francisco-based company, which confirmed the hack, is still scrambling to evaluate the extent of the damage. The latest breach comes as Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi testifies Friday at the trial of Uber's former security chief, J...
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