Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi described his company as a vast code base where engineers serve as the fundamental builders of the organization. During an interview on Steven Bartlett’s podcast, The Diary of a CEO, he revealed that software engineers developed an artificial intelligence chatbot modeled after him to simulate leadership presentations.
This internal tool, referred to as “Dara AI,” allows teams to practice their pitches before meeting with actual executives. Khosrowshahi learned of the project from a team member, noting that the simulation helps staff refine slide decks and presentation strategies. Business Insider had previously reported on the existence of this AI preparation tool.
According to Khosrowshahi, approximately 90% of Uber’s software engineers currently utilize AI tools in their daily workflows. Within this group, about 30% are classified as “power users” who leverage the technology to completely rethink the company’s underlying architecture.
These engineers act as both manufacturers of system components and architects designing the overall structure of the platform. Khosrowshahi emphasized that the integration of AI has fundamentally altered productivity levels, stating that the shift represents a rate of change he has never witnessed before.
