Uber buys AI startup Geometric Intelligence, creates new division – report

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Uber has purchased an artificial intelligence (AI) startup called Geometric Intelligence, reported the Wall Street Journal. In addition, the ride-hailing company has created a new division called Uber AI Labs, and will move the 15-person staff of Geometric Intelligence to Uber's hometown of San Francisco, California, United States, to form the new group.

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