Uber Acquires Segments.ai to Grow Data Labeling Business

Core Insights - Uber has acquired Segments.ai, a platform specializing in multi-sensor labeling for robotics and autonomous driving, as part of its strategy to enhance lidar and multi-sensor data annotation capabilities [1][2] - The acquisition aligns with Uber's ongoing efforts over the past decade to utilize real-world data labels to advance autonomy, safety, and artificial intelligence [2][3] Company Developments - Segments.ai brings significant expertise in lidar annotation tools and has a strong client base, which will contribute to Uber AI Solutions' capabilities [3] - The leadership team from Segments.ai, including CEO Otto Debals and Founder Bert De Brabandere, will join Uber AI Solutions to further develop annotation tools for robotics and autonomous vehicles [3][4] Product and Service Expansion - Uber AI Solutions has been expanding its offerings, including solutions for AI labs and enterprises across 30 countries, which connect businesses with global talent for various annotation and editing tasks [5] - The organization provides datasets for training large AI models in areas such as generative AI, mapping, and speech recognition, along with tools for managing large-scale annotation projects [6][7]