We did predict that AI in some kind or one other could be in all places this CES, so it’s hardly stunning that VW has simply introduced its very first vehicles which have ChatGPT built-in into its IDA voice assistant. Clearly, the German auto producer has no points with the Sam Altman-based shenanigans which have taken place at OpenAI lately, and probably different automobile producers will announce related LLM-integrated choices this week.
The boon for VW right here is that, from the second quarter of 2024, Volkswagen will supposedly be the primary massive producer to supply Chat GPT as a regular function in its automobiles. The capability comes through third-party Cerence Chat Pro, which makes use of ChatGPT to permit voice Q&A on “virtually any topic.” Cerence additionally permits OEMs to outline their very own persona for the chatbot, in addition to change sure solutions given through a self-serve net portal.
Volkswagen’s new ChatGPT-powered chatbot will arrive within the ID.71, ID.4, ID.5, ID.3, within the new Tiguan3 and Passat3, in addition to in VW’s new Golf.
The purpose Volkswagen (together with different OEMs) is keen to implement LLM tech into in-car voice assistants is clear—the present choices are removed from helpful. This new VW bot will supposedly be able to going past the earlier voice management. The examples are removed from thrilling, nonetheless: “The IDA voice assistant can be used to control the infotainment, navigation, and air conditioning, or to answer general knowledge questions.” Hmm.
Still, VW plows on, undeterred: “In the future, AI will provide additional information in response to questions that go beyond this as part of its continuously expanding capabilities. This can be helpful on many levels during a car journey: Enriching conversations, clearing up questions, interacting in intuitive language, receiving vehicle-specific information, and much more.” This all very a lot smacks of VW having no clear concept what to make use of the brand new bot tech for, in actuality.
As for safety of the brand new AI bot, VW insists that ChatGPT doesn’t achieve entry to any car knowledge, whereas questions and solutions are deleted instantly.