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Uber Caps Usage of AI Tools Like Claude Code to Manage Costs

Uber is capping employee spending on AI coding tools to manage costs. The rideshare giant has limited all employees to $1,500 per month per tool, specifically targeting agentic coding software like Cursor and Claude Code. This policy aims to rationalize AI expenditure, which can approach 11% of an engineer's median compensation package annually.

Simon Willison·Jun 3, 2026

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