Volkswagen Ups AI Ante in Vehicles
Published Date: 24/06/2024
Volkswagen integrates ChatGPT AI into its latest models, offering drivers a range of new features and capabilities.
Volkswagen has taken a significant leap forward in terms of artificial intelligence in its vehicles. The company has integrated ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI-based research tool, into its latest generation infotainment system in Europe. This innovative technology is now available in all new vehicles in the all-electric ID. family with software version 4.0 and higher, as well as new Golf, Tiguan, and Passat models with the infotainment package or IDA voice assistant options.
The new system offers a range of features that go beyond traditional voice control, allowing drivers to interact with their car using natural language. With ChatGPT, drivers can have search results read out to them, access information on tourist attractions, get updates on past sports events, and even get help with math problems. The system works intuitively, and the driver can simply talk to the assistant in natural language, without needing to take their eyes off the road.
Kai Grnitz, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Development, notes that Volkswagen has a long tradition of democratizing technologies.
FAQs:
Q: What is ChatGPT?
A: ChatGPT is an AI-based research tool that provides information on a wide range of topics.
Q: Which Volkswagen models have ChatGPT integration?
A: ChatGPT is available in all new vehicles in the all-electric ID. family with software version 4.0 and higher, as well as new Golf, Tiguan, and Passat models with the infotainment package or IDA voice assistant options.
Q: How does ChatGPT work in Volkswagen vehicles?
A: The system works intuitively, and the driver can simply talk to the assistant in natural language, without needing to take their eyes off the road.
Q: Is ChatGPT available in all regions?
A: Currently, ChatGPT is only available in Europe, but Volkswagen is reportedly considering rolling it out to the rest of the world.
Q: How does Volkswagen ensure data protection with ChatGPT?
A: Volkswagen ensures that the query will only be forwarded to ChatGPT if it cannot be answered by its own system, and at no point does ChatGPT gain access to vehicle data. Questions and answers are deleted immediately to ensure optimal data protection.