Uber’s long-running plan to stake a claim in the autonomous vehicle race is expanding beyond tech and investments. By positioning itself as a data provider, investor, and distribution channel, the company is also betting that consumer-facing services could accelerate adoption—giving it a new reason to move faster while AV players scramble for scale and reach.
OpenAI and Anthropic are partnering with private equity firms through large joint ventures, deploying billions to speed up enterprise AI adoption. The strategy thrusts them into direct competition with traditional IT services providers, including major tech giants, as they move beyond models into high-value strategy and transformation work that enterprises spend on first.
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