Rivian is building its own AI assistant
The EV maker will likely share more details on its upcoming AI and autonomy day scheduled for December 11.
TL;DR
- Rivian has been developing its own AI assistant for nearly two years, separate from its joint venture with Volkswagen.
- The AI assistant is designed for integration with all vehicle controls.
- The program uses a hybrid software stack combining edge AI and cloud AI.
- Rivian developed much of the AI software stack in-house, including custom models and an orchestration layer.
- The AI assistant is intended to increase customer trust and engagement.
- Rivian's joint venture with Volkswagen focuses on electrical architecture, zonal compute, and infotainment, not AI assistants or automated driving.
- More details are expected during Rivian's AI and Autonomy day on December 11.