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December 24, 2025
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.
TL;DR
- Waymo is testing the integration of Google's Gemini AI into its robotaxis as a rider assistant.
- The AI assistant, internally named 'Waymo Ride Assistant,' is designed to answer rider queries and manage in-cabin functions like climate control.
- The system prompt specifies that the AI should act as a friendly and helpful companion, enhancing the rider's experience.
- Gemini can access contextual rider data and control certain in-car features but cannot control volume, route changes, or seat adjustments.
- The AI assistant is instructed to maintain a distinction between its identity as Gemini and the Waymo Driver technology.
- The assistant is prohibited from speculating on or commenting on real-time driving actions and must deflect questions about driving performance.
- It can answer general knowledge questions but cannot take real-world actions like ordering food or handling emergencies.
- Waymo has previously used Gemini's 'world knowledge' to train its autonomous vehicles.
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