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Uber Partners with Wayve AI to Boost Autonomous Vehicle Development

Aug 29, 2024, 01:07 PM

Uber is advancing its efforts in autonomous vehicle technology by partnering with Wayve AI. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of shared, electric, and autonomous vehicles. Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the potential for autonomy to scale globally. Wayve AI, which has been recognized for its contributions to self-driving technology, is seen as a key player in reaching a tipping point for embodied AI in self-driving. The partnership is part of Uber's broader strategy to invest in and collaborate with various self-driving startups and established companies to bring autonomous technology to the world.