GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

TL;DR

  • General Motors is using artificial intelligence to reduce new vehicle design time to two years.
  • This initiative aims to improve GM's competitiveness against fast-moving Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Xiaomi.
  • GM is also overhauling in-car computer systems and cutting electric vehicle battery costs.
  • The company aims to develop better products faster and at lower costs.
  • GM faces competition from Chinese-made cars in markets outside the U.S., such as Canada and Mexico.