Core Insights - Uber has launched a pilot program in the U.S. that allows drivers and couriers to earn extra income by completing digital tasks that help train artificial intelligence [2][4][6] Group 1: Program Details - The digital tasks include activities such as uploading photos, recording speech in native languages, and submitting documents in various languages, which are then used to enhance AI models [2][4] - Participation in the program is optional, and drivers who opt in will receive invitations to complete tasks through the Driver app's Opportunity Center [6] - Each task comes with an estimated time for completion and potential earnings, with payments processed within 24 hours after task completion [6] Group 2: Company Performance - Uber's second quarter earnings report showed revenue of $12.65 billion, surpassing estimates of $12.46 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) at 63 cents [7] - Following the earnings report, Uber announced a $20 billion stock buyback authorization [7] - Despite the positive earnings report, Uber's stock was down nearly 3% in afternoon trading on the day of the announcement [7]