Uber has imposed new limits on employees to help reduce spending on its AI tools. The company has set a monthly spending limit of $1,500 per employee and per AI-based coding tool. The limit also applies to popular tools from Anthropic, such as Claude Code and Cursor.
Uber reportedly took the step after spending its annual AI budget in just four months. The company had previously encouraged employees to use AI as much as possible. Uber management, however, says it is not yet clear whether the investment in these technologies will have a real-world impact on business results. The company’s decision has reignited debate about the effectiveness of AI investments in the tech sector.
