Source: The Information
Summary
Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, is reviving his autonomous driving ambitions by acquiring Anthony Levandowski’s startup. Kalanick is also seeking investment from Uber, the company he co-founded. The move suggests Kalanick is reentering the autonomous driving space.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Kalanick reunites with old colleagues, buys Levandowski’s autonomy startup, and even gets Uber to invest. Because what could possibly go wrong with that combination again? Kalanick’s autonomous driving dreams are back on the road. Literally. It’s like the last few years never happened.
Author: Evan Null
