FreightWaves Jul 20, 2026 Supply Chain

Uber Freight CTO: Focus on business fundamentals to win with AI in freight

Uber Freight's CTO states that 95% of AI proofs of concept fail in production, not testing. His team reportedly cut document processing work by more than half.

Why this matters to buyers

Buyers evaluating AI solutions for logistics or supply chain operations should be aware of high failure rates in production deployment and focus on proven business fundamentals.

Recommended buyer actions

  • Scrutinize AI vendor claims about production success rates.
  • Prioritize solutions with demonstrated business fundamentals over novel technology.

Original source context

Uber Freight's CTO says 95% of AI proofs of concept fail in production, not testing. Here's how his team cut document processing work by more than half. The post Uber Freight CTO: Focus on business fundamentals to win with AI in freight appeared first on FreightWaves.

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