According to Automotive World and The EV Report, Volkswagen is reinventing in-car technology by incorporating ChatGPT into its IDA voice assistant. This will provide drivers access to a large AI database across a range of models and increased conversational skills beginning in 2024.
Volkswagen’s Integration Of ChatGPT
An important development in vehicle AI is the incorporation of ChatGPT into Volkswagen’s IDA voice assistant. This upgraded technology answers common knowledge inquiries and enables drivers to operate a number of car functions, including as infotainment, climate control, and navigation, hands-free. Complex requests can be handled by the AI-powered assistant, which can also provide information on sports updates, travel destinations, and even solve arithmetic puzzles. Saying “Hello IDA” or “Hello Volkswagen” (depending on the model) or pressing a button on the steering wheel is all that is needed to activate it. This ground-breaking feature makes driving a more engaging and intuitive experience, establishing Volkswagen as a leader in the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies into mass-market automobiles.
Collaboration On Ceremonies
Leading automotive AI solutions provider Cerence has partnered with ChatGPT to enable its integration into Volkswagen vehicles. The technology behind this integration, Cerence Chat Pro, uses a variety of sources, including ChatGPT, to deliver precise and pertinent answers to a broad range of questions. Thanks to this collaboration, Volkswagen is able to provide customers with speech prompting that is more advanced than voice control alone. Cerence Chat Pro converts driving into a completely hands-free experience by processing sophisticated, conversational questions and instantly connecting to the cloud when the vehicle’s local system is unable to respond.
Data Security And Privacy
Data security and privacy are of utmost importance in Volkswagen’s ChatGPT integration. To maintain the highest level of user privacy, all communications with the AI are handled anonymously, and session data is promptly erased. Crucially, ChatGPT keeps sensitive automobile information strictly apart from its AI capabilities. It does not have access to any vehicle data. The Volkswagen app or the privacy settings on the infotainment system make it simple for users to turn off the online voice assistant if they would rather have greater privacy.
Model Accessibility And Availability
The ChatGPT-integrated Plus Speech voice assistant will be available in some 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models, as well as MY24 ID, starting on September 6, 2024.Four automobiles having 82 kWh of battery power. Those who currently possess a compatible MY24 ID will have the feature activated automatically.Four automobiles having a current Plus Speech membership. By the end of the year, a wider range of models should be available; most 2025 models will come with Plus Speech with AI when they go on sale.
ID.4 and ID. Buzz: Three years of free Plus Speech with AI are provided; GTI, Golf R, and Tiguan: a year is free when you buy a car; Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport: ChatGPT integration is scheduled for 2026 models; Jetta, Jetta GLI, and Taos: A subscription can be purchased via the myVW smartphone app.