# Uber has millions of drivers worldwide.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-02 · India Today*

## Key points

- Uber plans to use drivers' cars as data collectors for self-driving and AI companies.
- Uber is developing an 'AV cloud,' a searchable library of labeled real-world driving data for partners.
- Partners can test AI models virtually on actual Uber trips using a 'shadow mode' without deploying AVs.
- Uber's internal AI agent now writes 1,800 code changes weekly, rapidly increasing AI-driven development.
- Uber's AI-related spending has already surpassed original budget expectations due to fast internal adoption.

**Companies:** Uber, Wayve
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on India Today](https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/uber-to-use-car-drivers-as-data-machines-for-self-driving-ai-companies-company-reveals-why-2904823-2026-05-02)

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