Uber Eats has partnered with FreshDirect to offer same-day and on-demand grocery delivery in New York City. This marks the first time FreshDirect’s selection of farm-fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, and pantry staples will be available through a third-party app, expanding its reach and convenience for customers.

FreshDirect, known for its direct sourcing from farmers and suppliers, ensures fresher products than traditional grocery stores. Through Uber Eats, customers can now receive FreshDirect orders in as little as one hour, enhancing accessibility to high-quality groceries.

Uber continues to grow its grocery delivery service by collaborating with leading food retailers. Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of Grocery & Retail in North America, emphasized the importance of providing fast, high-quality grocery options, while FreshDirect’s Deputy CEO, Metin Hacioglu, highlighted the convenience this partnership brings to customers.

Customers can order by selecting FreshDirect in the Uber Eats app under the "Grocery" category, choosing items, setting a delivery time, and tracking their order in real-time. Uber One members receive additional benefits, including $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. This partnership aligns with Uber’s strategy to expand its grocery delivery services and meet evolving consumer needs.

Palantir Technologies and TWG Global announced a joint venture to integrate AI across financial services and insurance. Combining Palantir’s AI infrastructure with TWG’s expertise in business operations, the initiative aims to move beyond fragmented solutions and fully embed AI into financial institutions. The collaboration, led by executives from both companies, builds on a long-standing partnership that has tested AI deployment in government and commercial sectors.

The joint venture positions AI as an essential part of financial institutions, impacting compliance, fraud detection, risk management, and operational efficiency. Drew Cukor, a key figure in AI transformation at JPMorgan and the Pentagon’s Project Maven, emphasized that AI is not just a tool but a business strategy that reshapes workforce operations. The initiative seeks to establish AI as a competitive necessity in the industry.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp highlighted the significance of this collaboration in helping businesses stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. TWG Global executives stressed that AI must be integrated into core operations to maintain competitiveness. The partnership aims to redefine AI adoption in financial services, ensuring companies can adapt to industry shifts and regulatory demands.

Palantir and TWG Global believe this approach will drive long-term business growth, leveraging AI to optimize financial decision-making and enhance institutional resilience.