Amid growing global emphasis on environmental protection, Uber has announced the upcoming launch of an AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o technology, designed to help drivers transition smoothly to electric vehicles (EVs). This announcement was officially made at the 'Go-Get Zero' event held in London recently. Uber is committed to reducing carbon emissions and has pledged an investment of $800 million to support its driver partners in fully transitioning to electric vehicles by 2040. The AI assistant is set to be released early next year in the United States.

The globally renowned ride-hailing platform Uber has announced a collaboration with the UK-based artificial intelligence company Wayve to jointly develop vehicles equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, with plans for deployment in multiple markets worldwide. This partnership serves as a strategic investment by Uber to supplement Wayve's Series C funding, as its technology will be integrated into Uber's autonomous vehicle fleet, accelerating collaborations with global automotive manufacturers. Wayve's Embodied AI technology enables vehicles to operate outside pre-mapped areas within geofenced regions and has launched the largest initiative in Europe in London.

Uber has formed a strategic partnership with the autonomous taxi company Cruise, planning to offer autonomous ride services through the Uber app next year, potentially covering cities like Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston. Cruise, which paused its service last year due to safety incidents, has now resumed operations under the supervision of safety drivers. This marks an important move for Uber in the self-driving sector, also collaborating with Waymo and Aurora. The partnership with Cruise aims not only to expand autonomous...

Uber Eats is developing an AI-based chatbot that will provide users with recommendations and facilitate a quicker ordering process. The chatbot will ask users about their budget and food preferences, assisting them in placing orders. Uber Eats accounts for about one-third of the company's revenue as it competes with DoorDash and Instacart in leveraging AI to improve food delivery.