To ensure privacy, all interactions between the driver and the chatbot will be immediately deleted. The integration of generative AI tools like ChatGPT into vehicles is seen as a significant development in enhancing in-car entertainment and operations. However, users are cautioned to be mindful of potential inaccuracies when asking the chatbot general knowledge questions.
Key takeaways:
- Volkswagen announced at CES 2024 that it will integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT in its cars by Q2 2024, marking the first time this generative AI tool is used in vehicles.
- The ChatGPT-powered vehicles will initially be available in the European market, followed by the US, with plans for the Indian market not yet revealed.
- The company will integrate ChatGPT into its own IDA in-car voice assistant to make conversations between a driver and the car more natural and allow users to perform tasks like switching the AC on or off.
- Volkswagen will ensure data protection by deleting any query and answers between the driver and the chatbot immediately after they are made.