Uber Expands into AI Labeling Services Following Meta’s Scale Acquisition
In a strategic move to diversify its business model, Uber has begun offering AI labeling services to organizations developing in-house AI models. This initiative follows Meta‘s 49% acquisition of Scale AI, which reportedly unsettled some of Scale’s existing clients, including OpenAI and Google.
Uber’s Strategic Pivot to AI Services
Megha Yethadka, an Uber executive, explained to Fortune how the company is expanding into AI. By leveraging its on-demand work platform, Uber now provides large-scale data sets and labeling tools to help customers develop AI agents. This marks a significant shift from its core ride-hailing business.
The Booming Data Labeling Market
Data labeling – the process of tagging raw data for AI comprehension – is growing rapidly. Industry analysts project this market could surpass $17 billion by 2030. Uber’s entry highlights the increasing value of AI infrastructure across tech sectors.
Tech Giants Race to Dominate AI
Major tech companies are investing heavily in AI capabilities. According to CNBC, industry spending may exceed $300 billion this year alone. As Ben Goertzel and other experts note, artificial general intelligence could emerge within years, fueling this investment surge.
