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Waymo tests Gemini as an in-robotaxi AI assistant

Waymo is quietly turning its driverless cars into rolling AI chat pods, wiring Google’s Gemini models directly into the cabin ...

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 ...

I Tried Mercedes' New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up

The new Mercedes CLA-Class features an AI-powered, voice-controlled MBUX Virtual Assistant. Here's why it's more useful than ...

Rivian wants your truck to talk back, and it’s happening in 2026

Rivian will launch an AI assistant in 2026 for all its EVs, enabling voice-based vehicle controls, third-party app support, ...
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Rivian builds AI assistant to run the vehicle, not just talk

Rivian built an in-house AI assistant that integrates directly with vehicle controls using a hybrid edge–cloud AI stack and plans to debut it by year-end. The update comes as Morgan Stanley cuts the ...
Los Angeles Times

Stuck in traffic? Google Maps has a smarter AI assistant for you

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Google plans to add its AI assistant Gemini into Google Maps so drivers can ask complex questions and complete ...

Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users

Zoom released its AI assistant to the web today as part of its AI Companion 3.0 release. The company is also allowing free users to access the assistant’s features, such as summarizing the meetings, ...
Benzinga.com

Rivian Builds AI Assistant To Run The Vehicle, Not Just Talk

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) has spent nearly two years developing its own artificial intelligence assistant, a project separate from its $5.8 billion technology joint venture with ...