Uber will automate 20-30% of tasks, not 100%, leaving plenty of work

Uber will automate 20-30% of tasks, not 100%, leaving plenty of work | we're looking to automate tasks, etc. But usually we don't get to that 100 percent automation. We'll automate 20%, we'll automate 30% and there's plenty of work to do

we're looking to automate tasks, etc. But usually we don't get to that 100 percent automation. We'll automate 20%, we'll automate 30% and there's plenty of work to do

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  "context": "we see the same thing in terms of AI at the office as well. Just like any other company, we're looking to automate tasks, etc. But usually we don't get to that 100 percent automation. We'll automate 20%, we'll automate 30% and there's plenty of work to do",
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      "label": "90% of Uber engineers using AI in daily workflows",
      "notes": "HIT — 90% adoption with 30% power users, but engineers still employed (augmentation not replacement).",
      "source": "https://dataconomy.com/2026/02/25/dara-khosrowshahi-90-of-uber-engineers-now-use-ai-in-daily-workflows/",
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      "label": "Khosrowshahi or peer CEO concedes AI replaces majority of jobs (10y horizon)",
      "notes": "HIT (mixed) — Khosrowshahi himself says 70-80% replacement over 10y; the 20-30% claim refers to current per-task automation, not long-term workforce.",
      "source": "https://moneywise.com/news/top-stories/dara-khosrowshahi-uber-ceo-says-execs-are-lying-about-ai",
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