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Uber’s EvoGrad is a dev library for evolutionary algorithms
Uber's EvoGrad is a development library for evolutionary machine learning algorithms. It's freely available on GitHub.Read More
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Uber releases Ludwig 0.2 with audio and speech improvements, plus Comet.ml...
The latest version of Uber's Ludwig -- Ludwig 0.2 -- features improvements on the audio and speech front, plus Comet.ml and BERT integration.Read More
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How Uber is turning everyone in the company into a data scientist
Uber has built internal tools and platforms that others in the company can leverage, bringing cutting-edge expertise to anyone within the company.Read More
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China’s Didi Chuxing spins off autonomous driving unit
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has decided to move more aggressively to develop its technology by spinning out its self-driving car unit.Read More
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Lyft says ride-hailing price war with Uber is easing up
Lyft said a price war with rival Uber was easing, boosting shares of both companies and allowing Lyft to raise its outlook for the year.Read More
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U.S. DoJ indicts former Alphabet engineer for stealing self-driving car...
Former Alphabet engineer Anthony Levandowski was indicted on federal charges of stealing trade secrets about Waymo's Lidar self-driving car technology.Read More
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Didi announces autonomous taxi pilot for Shanghai
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi is launching a self-driving taxi service in Shanghai, after spinning out its driverless car business as a standalone unit.Read More
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Uber Freight HQ opens in Chicago
Uber today announced the opening of its Chicago-based Uber Freight HQ, which it says will be one of the engineering hubs for its transport business.Read More
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California Senate passes bill to define more gig economy workers as employees
California lawmakers voted to pass AB5, a bill that, if signed, would define more gig economy workers as employees rather than independent contractors.Read More
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How Uber and Lyft got lost
Uber and Lyft have been so focused on short-term super-growth and long-term domination that they completely overlooked the middle-term.Read More
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Uber restricts drivers’ app access in NYC to comply with regulation
Uber will begin limiting drivers' access to its app in NYC to comply with regulation aimed at boosting drivers' pay and easing congestion in Manhattan.Read More
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Uber receives 2-month reprieve in battle to regain London license
Uber has received only a two-month London operating license, failing to secure a maximum five-year term in a battle with the regulator TfL.Read More
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Lyft’s app now shows nearby bike, scooter, subway, bus, and walking options
Lyft's mobile apps for Android and iOS now spotlight bike, shared ride, scooter, subway, bus, and walking options in cities around the U.S.Read More
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Uber commits to reporting its rides’ environmental impact
During a press conference in San Francisco, Uber renewed its commitment to sustainability by pledging to report the environmental impact of its rides.Read More
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Deliveroo lost $284 million in 2018 amid bruising food delivery battle
Deliveroo's revenues and losses grew rapidly in 2018 demonstrating both the soaring popularity of food delivery services and their financial fragility.Read More
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Uber’s push into on-demand recruitment is a natural progression for the gig...
Uber Works is a new on-demand staffing service that connects employers with shift-workers, including cooks, cleaners, waiters, and laborers.Read More
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Uber Pet launches so you know Fido can ride with you
Uber Pet is a new pilot service from Uber, allowing U.S. riders to request a driver who has already agreed to accept pets in their car.Read More
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Wheels raises $50 million for ebikes focused on safety and durability
Wheels has raised $50 million for its micromobility platform featuring electric vehicles that land somewhere between scooters and bikes.Read More
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Uber adds electric mopeds to its transport options, starting in Paris
Uber is continuing its multi-modal journey today with the news that it's adding electric mopeds to its main transport app, though only in Paris initially.Read More
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What Uber’s layoffs tell us about its changing vision
The seemingly unstoppable beast has finally realized it can’t keep churning through the cash and will have to narrow its goals.Read More
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