GM Adds Digital In-Car Personalization to Current, Older Models
Summary
General Motors (GM) is upgrading millions of its 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles with Google Gemini, an AI assistant that makes cars smarter through software updates sent over the air. This upgrade will replace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by 2028 and aims to offer drivers a more natural and helpful in-car digital experience.Key Facts
- GM will upgrade about 4 million U.S. vehicles from model year 2022 and newer with Google Gemini software.
- The upgrade is free and delivered over-the-air, meaning no dealership visits are needed.
- Google Gemini is an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that learns driver habits to provide better help over time.
- GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all new vehicles by 2028, even in gas-powered cars.
- The new system can do tasks like rerouting traffic, translating texts, and finding parking suitable for trailers.
- GM says the AI assistant aims to reduce driver stress and improve the usefulness of time spent in cars.
- Future updates will make the AI more integrated with GM’s OnStar safety and support more languages and markets.
- GM began developing its own AI assistant as part of its GM Forward strategy announced in late 2023.
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