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Uber President Questions Justification for AI Spending

Uber has run out of its annual AI budget within the first four months of 2026 and is questioning the effectiveness of its AI investments. President Andrew Macdonald expressed concerns about the lack of a clear connection between AI spending and the delivery of beneficial features to users.

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Uber has run out of its annual AI budget within the first four months of 2026 and is questioning the effectiveness of its AI investments. President Andrew Macdonald expressed concerns about the lack of a clear connection between AI spending and the delivery of beneficial features to users.

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Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’

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Uber President Questions Justification for AI Spending