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URGENT: Uber Secretly Mining Driver Data for Robotaxi Takeover!

URGENT: Uber is launching Uber AV Labs to collect massive amounts of driving data. The company will deploy sensor-laden vehicles in cities.

This data will be sold to autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo and Lucid Motors. Experts say this data is crucial for training self-driving systems.

Uber previously halted its own robotaxi development after a fatal accident in 2018. They later sold the division to Aurora in 2020.

Uber aims to capitalize on the growing demand for real-world driving data. No contracts with partners are signed yet.

This is a developing story. More updates to follow.

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