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Uber enters AI data-labeling market with new division

Uber has launched a division called Scaled Solutions, focusing on AI annotation and data labeling.

The ride-hailing company is hiring contractors in the United States, Canada, and India.

These contractors will work on projects for Uber’s internal data needs and for external companies, including self-driving tech firm Aurora Innovation and video game maker Niantic.

This initiative places Uber in the expanding data labeling market, which is seeing growing demand for AI technologies.

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  • Uber to invest over $10M in Pony.ai’s IPO.
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01-Nov-2024 📉 Uber shares drop despite strong Q3 earnings
  • Q3 revenue at $11.19B, beating estimates
  • Shares dropped 9% due to lower bookings
24-Oct-2024 🚌 Uber expands bus service to Mumbai, Hyderabad
  • Uber expands bus service to Mumbai, Hyderabad
  • Bengaluru launch awaits regulatory approval
17-Oct-2024 🛴 Uber to consider acquiring Expedia
  • Uber mulls acquisition of Expedia for expansion.
  • Plans to evolve into a ‘super app’ for diverse services.
14-May-2024 🍔 Uber to buy Foodpanda’s Taiwan operations in $950m deal
  • Uber to acquire Foodpanda Taiwan for $950M
  • Deal expected to close in first half of next year

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