Uber Boss Can’t Tell If the AI Was Worth It After Blowing 2026 Token Budget In Just Four Months

Uber says it still cannot clearly prove that heavy AI spending is creating enough customer-facing value.

The company reportedly burned through its 2026 AI budget in about four months and has spent billions on AI development.

COO Andrew Macdonald said rising AI costs make it harder to justify the return on investment.

The case underscores pressure on companies to show measurable business gains as usage-based AI pricing drives costs up.