Uber will offer gig work like AI data labeling to drivers while not on the road

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plans to offer drivers and couriers in the U.S. ways to make money through the company’s app when they’re not ferrying around people or food.

The ride-hailing company said on Thursday that it’s starting a pilot with its AI Solutions Group that will allow drivers to complete small online jobs. The example Uber gave is “uploading photos to help train AI models,” which the company said is already being tested in India.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the news at the company’s Only on Uber 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. Uber uses the event to reveal changes the company is making based on the best suggestions from drivers and couriers.

Uber will offer gig work like AI data labeling to drivers while not on the road

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