Uber CEO Warns of Mass Driver Displacement Due to Self-Driving Cars

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi acknowledged at the recent 'All-In' summit the significant threat self-driving cars pose to ride-hailing drivers. While he expects human drivers to remain prevalent for the next 5-7 years due to the pace of technological development, Khosrowshahi predicts mass job displacement for drivers within the next 10-15 years. He admitted this is a major societal challenge with no easy answers. While AI is creating new jobs, such as data labeling, this is unlikely to fully offset driver job losses. Uber's partnership with Waymo, highlighting the efficiency of self-driving vehicles, further fuels these concerns.