Uber to Offer AI Data Labeling and Other Gig Work to Drivers During Downtime
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Uber is launching a pilot program in the U.S. that will allow drivers and couriers to earn money through the company's app when they're not actively transporting passengers or food. The initiative, announced by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at the Only on Uber 2025 conference, involves the AI Solutions Group offering small online jobs such as data labeling tasks like uploading photos to help train AI models. This program is already being tested in India and represents Uber's expansion into providing gig work opportunities beyond traditional ride-hailing and food delivery services.
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The ride-hailing company said on Thursday that it's starting a pilot with its AI Solutions Group that will allow drivers to complete small online jobs.
The example Uber gave is 'uploading photos to help train AI models,' which the company said is already being tested in India.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the news at the company's Only on Uber 2025 conference in Washington, D.C.
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