Uber Enlists Drivers as Spies for Self-Driving Rivals

Uber is turning its fleet of drivers into a mobile data collection network for autonomous vehicle companies — whether they're paid for it or not. The ride-hailing giant reportedly encourages its drivers to record and report on competing self-driving vehicles they encounter on the road, effectively using them as low-cost scouts in the race to develop driverless technology. This practice raises privacy and ethical concerns, as drivers may be unknowingly participating in corporate espionage while simply trying to earn a living.