Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’
Uber's president has expressed concerns about the company's AI spending, stating that it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify. Despite significant investments, there is no clear link between AI usage and the delivery of useful features. The company is reevaluating its approach to AI in light of these challenges.
- ▪Uber reportedly exhausted its annual AI budget just four months into 2026.
- ▪President Andrew Macdonald stated that there is no clear connection between AI spending and deliverable features.
- ▪Uber spent $3.4 billion on research and development in 2025, a 9 percent increase from the previous year.
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