Kalanick Eyes Pony AI's U.S. Unit, Uber May Assist Deal
Summary
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is in talks to acquire Pony AI's U.S. unit, potentially with assistance from Uber, marking his return to the autonomous vehicle space after his 2017 exit.
Key Points
- Travis Kalanick is trying to buy the U.S. arm of Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony AI
- Kalanick is reportedly working with investors to finance the acquisition, and Uber may help make the transaction happen
- Acquiring Pony AI would bring Kalanick back into the world of self-driving vehicles for the first time since he was pushed out of Uber in 2017