Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
Rivian doesn't disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result.
TL;DR
- Rivian will license its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group.
- This is an expansion of their existing $5.8 billion joint venture.
- The AI assistant could appear first in VW's ID EVERY1 low-cost EV.
- Rivian's vertical integration strategy underpins its AI development and rapid software updates.
- The technology allows for advanced computing demands and automated driving.