Source: Fortune
Summary
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicts that the majority of the company’s trips will be fulfilled by robots in 15 to 20 years. Autonomous vehicles are gaining traction, putting pressure on the millions of drivers who rely on the rideshare economy for income. Despite this, Uber expects the number of drivers and couriers on its platform to continue growing for several years. The company is launching Uber Autonomous Solutions to commercialize robotaxis and is exploring ways to diversify the type of work its contractors can do, such as delivery and shopping opportunities, and training AI agents.
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Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says robotaxis will replace most drivers in 15 to 20 years. But for now, the company expects the number of drivers to keep growing. Uber is launching a new division to commercialize autonomous vehicles, and is looking for ways to keep its contractors employed, like delivering food or training AI models. The company is also warning that AI could replace 70% to 80% of human work in the next decade. The future of work is a big question that business leaders will have to address soon.
When the robots take the wheel, what will the drivers do for a living?
Author: Evan Null
