Uber is in preliminary talks with its co-founder, Travis Kalanick, to assist him in acquiring Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous vehicle startup. Kalanick aims to lead Pony if the deal goes through, as Uber faces increasing competition from self-driving taxi services like Waymo.

Uber is enhancing its driver app by integrating artificial intelligence to optimize task management and improve driver support. The new features aim to streamline communication and provide real-time assistance, catering to the evolving demands of the gig economy. This technological advancement seeks to enhance the overall driver experience and operational efficiency within the platform.