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Uber president says AI spending is getting 'harder to justify'

Hacker News Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10:01 UTC By berlianta 1 min read
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Uber's president has stated that the justification for its significant spending on Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly difficult. This suggests a potential shift or re-evaluation of the company's current AI investment strategy.

Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/937116/uber-ai-investment-hard-to-justify

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48277485

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