Bot News Today — August 12, 2026
Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake and more — today's bot signal.
The pace of innovation in AI and the agent economy shows no signs of slowing down. In a stunning move, Uber has divested its entire stake in Serve Robotics, a company that has been making waves in the robotics space. This sale has significant implications for the future of autonomous delivery and the players involved in this rapidly evolving market. Meanwhile, two of the most prominent AI chatbots, ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, have both surpassed a major milestone, with each boasting over 1 billion users.
As these AI chatbots continue to scale and reach new heights, it's clear that the possibilities for their application are vast and varied. One company that's betting big on the intersection of electric vehicles, robotics, and autonomy is Rivian, with CEO RJ Scaringe set to explain his vision for the future at Disrupt 2026. With companies like Rivian, Uber, and the developers behind ChatGPT and Gemini pushing the boundaries of what's possible, it's an exciting time for the AI and agent economy. Today's headlines offer a glimpse into the rapid progress being made in these areas, and we'll be diving deeper into these stories and more throughout the day.
Today's signal:
• Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake (techcrunch.com)
• ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users (theverge.com)
• Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users (techcrunch.com)
• Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on EVs, robots, and autonomy all at once — he’ll explain why at Disrupt 2026 (techcrunch.com)