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AI & Enterprise
Waymo considers ending Uber partnership in Austin, Atlanta
Waymo is considering unwinding its robotaxi partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta. TechCrunch reported that Waymo told Uber it plans to operate robotaxis through its own app from January 2028, separate from existing services offered through Uber in the two markets. Uber said its contract with Waymo for Austin and Atlanta ends in May 2028. The companies ended cooperation in Phoenix earlier this year.
Crypto
CZ warns most AI companies will fail as Anthropic and OpenAI valuations soar
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned that many of today’s AI companies will eventually disappear, even as the sector continues to grow exponentially. He said survivors could face sharp price swings and that only a few long-term winners may emerge after an early funding rush. His comments come as valuations jump at private AI firms such as Anthropic and OpenAI, while questions persist over profitability and heavy spending.
AI & Enterprise
Uber burns through AI budget in four months, says results hard to prove
Uber, which is reported to have used up its AI budget in four months, has raised questions about tangible returns from its AI spending. President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald (앤드루 맥도널드) said he cannot find a link between higher Claude Code token consumption and more useful consumer features. Uber spent $3.4 billion on R&D in 2025, up 9 percent, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said increased AI spending is being funded by hiring fewer people.
