Volkswagen will integrate ChatGPT in its EVs

Automaker Volkswagen will integrate artificial intelligence-based chatbot ChatGPT in its voice assistant for electric vehicles (EV). This will allow access growing AI database in all Volkswagen models equipped with the IDA voice assistant.

The new vehicle includes Cerence Chat Pro developed with technology partner Cerence is the foundation of the new feature.

ChatGPT will launch with vehicles in volume production as a standard feature from the second quarter of 2024. This includes models – ID.7, ID.4, ID.5, ID.3, and the new Tiguan, Passat, and new Golf.

The Cerence Chat Pro integrates ChatGPT into the backend of the Volkswagen voice assistant to provide new capabilities other than just voice command software.

Volkswagen infotainment system with IDA voice assistant using ChatGPT

The new feature includes infotainment control, navigation, and air conditioning to answer questions. This new capability doesn’t require creating a new account installing a new app or an active ChatGPT account.

Instead, the IDA assistant will automatically choose features based on the feature and its services for the user.

As mentioned by Volkswagen, this integration doesn’t capture any of the vehicle data and promises to delete all of the user queries immediately after use. Furthermore, IDA will also improve the security of data.

“Volkswagen has always democratized technology and made it accessible to the many. This is simply ingrained in our DNA. As a result, we are now the first volume manufacturer to make this innovative technology a standard feature in vehicles from the compact segment upwards. Thanks to the seamless integration of ChatGPT and strong collaboration with our partner, Cerence, we are offering our drivers added value and direct access to the AI-based research tool. This also underlines the innovative strength of our new products,” says Kai Grünitz, Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Brand for Technical Development.

(source – Volkswagen)