Uber on AI and Robotaxi Strategy
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-07-14
TechCrunch interviewed Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal, covering several of Uber's product and business lines:
- Hotels, robotaxis, and financial services: Uber is expanding its product boundaries but doesn't want to become a "do-everything company."
- Relationship with Waymo: The dynamic between Uber and Waymo has grown more complex.
- AV Labs data business: Uber's new autonomous driving lab is pushing forward with its data operations.
- Practical AI touchpoints: AI is beginning to manifest in Uber's products in ways that passengers and drivers can directly feel.
Overall, rather than just discussing concepts, the article explains from a product leader's perspective how AI is integrating into the specific operations and business lines of a mobility platform.
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