AI could upend food delivery as DoorDash eyes startup Bites

DoorDash processed 970 million orders and $4.5B revenue in Q2, while Bites, a 10-person Bay Area startup with ~300 restaurants, drew its attention this summer. In August DoorDash emailed restaurants warning they may be listed on Bites without consent.

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