Uber Sells Full Stake in Robotics Firm Serve in Surprise Move

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Uber has divested its entire ownership stake in Serve Robotics, a move that caught the robotics company off guard. The sale marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two firms, which were once closely aligned. The divestiture comes at a time when Uber and Serve have been drifting apart in terms of their business directions. The unexpected nature of the sale signals a notable change in Uber's investment strategy toward robotics partnerships.

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