Rivian rolls out AI-powered voice assistant to Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles via software update
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Summary
Rivian is rolling out its AI-powered voice assistant to its vehicle fleet via a software update. Available to Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicle owners who subscribe to the Connect Plus cellular service ($15/month or $150/year), the Rivian Assistant is powered by the company's in-house "Rivian Unified Intelligence" multi-modal AI platform, with some unspecified third-party model integrations. The assistant was first announced at last year's AI and Autonomy Day.
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· 2 pulledThe assistant will be available through a software update to all compatible Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicle owners who subscribe to the company's Connect Plus cellular service
The Rivian Assistant is powered by the company's Rivian Unified Intelligence, 'a shared, multi-modal AI foundation' that is 'interwoven' throughout the entire company
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