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Although the public often perceives Uber primarily as a ride-hailing and food delivery service, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi defines it as a vast codebase where engineers are the core builders. Remarkably, the engineering team has created an AI chatbot modeled after Khosrowshahi to simulate executive interactions prior to actual meetings.
Khosrowshahi shared this insight during a recent appearance on Steven Bartlett's podcast.
"A team member informed me that some groups have created a 'Dara AI,'" Khosrowshahi stated on the show. "Essentially, they present to the Dara AI to prepare for presenting to me." He noted that since items reaching his desk undergo rigorous preparation and multiple meetings, the AI assistant helps optimize this process.
Earlier reports from Business Insider highlighted this detail.
The CEO revealed that around 90% of Uber's software engineers integrate AI into their daily tasks, with roughly 30% classified as "power users" who are fundamentally reimagining the company's architecture.
"They are constructing foundational system modules, acting as architects who determine how the system should function," he explained.
Khosrowshahi concluded, "This has truly enhanced their productivity in unprecedented ways."
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