The American group General Motors plans to implement the ChatGPT artificial intelligence software in its cars. Thus, it would take the form of a particularly advanced virtual assistant. We could then also benefit from it in Europe.
You have probably already heard of ChatGPT, this tool now accessible to everyone which is based on artificial intelligence (AI) to generate texts on all possible and imaginable subjects. Inevitably, such advanced technology is beginning to interest car manufacturers closely, while AI is increasingly present in the latest models. We think in particular of Mercedes, which recently gave some details on its future MB.OS embedded system which will replace the MBUX.
Smart help
But another manufacturer is also looking into the subject, in order to make its cars even more technological and practical. This is General Motors, which plans to make its big comeback in Europe with 100% electric models. The American group, which recently announced new features for its Ultra Cruise autonomous driving system, believes strongly in AI.
As the site explains Semafor.com, the company wants to integrate it into its cars over the next few years. Indeed, and if it will be necessary to wait to know all the details, the group works in particular on the development ofa personal assistant based on artificial intelligence. For this, he had to use the Azure cloud computing service developed by Microsoft.
It is the latter that has the exclusive rights to host OpenAI technologies, such as ChatGPT or the DALL·E image generator, which is very popular on social networks. It is also the company behind the Bing browser chatbot. While details have not been announced, Scott Miller, vice president in charge of software defined vehicle at GM confirms that thehe group is developing its own virtual assistant.
As a reminder, a software defined vehicle (or SDV) is characterized by massive use of embedded technologies. So much so that these cars are designed on a dedicated platform. This will be the case in particular for the future novelty developed by Renault, whose launch is scheduled for 2026. Kia and Hyundai are also working on the subject, as well as the General Motors group.
More than just an assistant
This new assistant which will be developed by the manufacturer, which notably owns GMC, Cadillac or even Chevrolet and Buick should offer very advanced functionalities. Like those already offered on current cars, at BMW or Mercedes for example, it will play the role of voice assistant for basic tasks. But he will go even further.
Indeed, if the driver realizes that he has a flat tire, he can ask the artificial intelligence to explain how to change it. Thus, a video tutorial can be launched automatically on the car screen. It will also be possible to ask the car what a light on the dashboard meansin order to know if it is necessary to stop immediately or if it is possible to continue its route.
Thus, the system developed by General Motors, which recently entered into a partnership with Netflix to promote its electric cars will be even more advanced than ChatGPT. This will be made possible by the addition of a “layer” designed for automotive use on the technology developed by OpenAI. GM should enjoy a certain head start on its rivals with this system.
With ChatGPT, we imagine that the voice assistants of electric cars will then become much more efficient than the current ones. They often have trouble understanding requests, and are very limited in opportunity. They never take into account the context of a request for example, to create a multi-step request.
Like the reminder Electrek, the group has already collaborated with Microsoft as part of the development of its autonomous driving. The Super Cruise is currently the second most efficient system in the world, behind Ford’s BlueCruise, while Tesla’s Autopilot is behind, because of some small details. Elon Musk’s firm is also very behind when it comes to virtual assistance in its cars. But for now, General Motors has not yet announced a date for the arrival of its system.
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