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Uber COO admits AI spending is hard to justify

Uber's Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald has acknowledged that artificial intelligence is not a guaranteed path to profitability. He noted that the company has been spending heavily on AI, but the financial returns are becoming increasingly difficult to justify. Macdonald suggested that the company is re-evaluating its AI investments. AI

IMPACT Company executives are scrutinizing AI investments, suggesting a potential slowdown in AI adoption if clear ROI is not demonstrated.

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