GM was at the forefront of vehicle AI from the beginning, but now they want to be leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. To accomplish this noble task, they have their sights set on new conversational AI and are aiming to eliminate driving by 2028. This promises to create a fleet of vehicles almost as smart as their owners.
GM Eyes-Off Driving and Conversational AI
GM's Eyes-Off driving should be in GM vehicles by 2028. It's an ambitious technology that builds upon the Super Cruise technology that drivers love so much. Imagine being able to let your vehicle drive while you take your eyes off the road. Super Cruise itself was already very advanced, with over 700 million hands-free miles behind it.
Eyes-Off driving will debut on the ESCALADE IQ model in 2028. This is much more than a "vision-only" platform. It works with radar, lidar, and cameras woven throughout a GM model's design. GM uses real-world driving data to train the system in how to navigate the roads of your world. It's even trained to address very hazardous situations, ensuring it stays safe.
GM's next leap forward in conversational AI promises to provide drivers with a truly intelligent companion to travel with, even when there's no one else in the vehicle but the driver. This new conversational AI system is built with Google Gemini and aims for "more natural conversations." And while GM plans to create their own in-house AI platform, for now, they've chosen to go with the proven performance of Google Gemini, one of the most innovative AI systems around.
Drivers who might not be ready for AI will be pleased to know that GM is giving you the choice to opt out of GM's conversational AI. To perform more advanced tasks, such as detecting early maintenance systems or preconditioning a model before a drive, you'll need to grant your GM model permission. It's only natural that one of the most aggressively futuristic automakers doesn't want to force new technologies on drivers. You can make a GM vehicle that's as traditional, advanced, or futuristic as you want.
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GM is an automaker that focuses on smart tech for all their vehicles. And it's only getting better with the passing years. If you'd like to know more about GM's brand of conversational AI and Eyes-Off driving tech, please contact us at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive today.