Dara Khosrowshahi
Coverage of Dara Khosrowshahi in the Nexus archive.
- Uber drivers claim personal data used to manipulate fares
Uber drivers allege the company unlawfully collects personal data, including location and trip history, to algorithmically set fares based on predictions of the lowest amount drivers will accept. The lawsuit claims Uber's AI-driven system infringes on drivers' privacy and manipulates compensation through personalized pricing and false surge-price notifications.
- Uber investor's suit alleges rider safety took a back seat to the gig-work model
A shareholder lawsuit accuses Uber's CEO and board of neglecting rider safety to prioritize growth, leading to thousands of sexual assault claims. The complaint alleges Uber avoided implementing safety measures like in-car cameras to maintain its gig-worker model, which classifies drivers as independent contractors.
- Uber is set for a payday from Lime's IPO — and is interested in doubling down on the scooter bet
Uber is the largest shareholder in Lime ahead of its IPO, holding a 24% stake worth up to $350 million. Uber has an option to invest an additional $20 million in Lime during the IPO and has a history of partnership, with 14% of Lime's revenue in 2025 coming from trips booked via Uber's app.
- High pay, chaotic scheduling: What it's like working for Uber's AI training arm
Uber's AI Solutions business offers high hourly pay for AI training roles but faces criticism for chaotic scheduling and inconsistent work hours. Contractors report sudden project changes and difficulty securing consistent work, despite the company's expansion into white-collar gig work.
- Lyft is coming for corporate travel
Lyft is targeting the corporate travel market by partnering with airlines and hotels to offer high-end services like TBR chauffeur upgrades. CEO David Risher emphasizes an 'up and out' strategy, focusing on geographic expansion and premium customer appeal, while collaborating with Waymo on autonomous vehicles through an asset-light approach.
- Corporate America shrugging off economic uncertainty as earnings deliver
Corporate America is delivering strong earnings despite economic uncertainty, with 84% of S&P 500 companies topping estimates. Companies like Uber, Disney, and CVS Health are reporting positive results, while some others struggle. The earnings season is one of the best in 20 years.
- Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses replacing drivers and himself with AI, and the company's expansion into new services such as hotel bookings and personal shopping. The company is also investing in autonomous cars and exploring the use of AI in software development. Khosrowshahi sees a future where AI plays a major role in the company's operations.
- Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z
Pillar, a financial risk management platform, raised $20M in seed funding led by a16z. Additional investors include Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Crucible Capital, and Gallery Ventures.