Uber CEO on the most promising way to succeed with AI: Throw out the old policies

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi also spoke at the World Economic Forum in 2025.

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• Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says some companies are "play-acting" when it comes to AI adoption.
• Speaking at Davos, Khosrowshahi said it's "much harder than it sounds" for companies to embrace AI.
• Companies have been ramping up their spending on AI tools, but with mixed results.

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