Engadget · Wed 4 Nov

Wednesday 4 November

Uber only fulfilled 4 rides from AI agents last quarter

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AI-generated summary Uber made available data showing that third-party AI agents fulfilled only four rides and 500 food deliveries during the third quarter of 2026. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company expects direct services will remain the easiest choice for customers while it continues working with third parties.

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Voters across the country reject data centers • Stateline

AI-generated summary Thirty-three ballot measures that restrict data centers are available after being passed by voters or leading in ongoing vote counts late Tuesday evening. Residents in communities across the country pushed back on plans by tech companies to build data centers to power artificial intelligence platforms.

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