Google's Gemini AI assistant rolling out to millions of vehicles
Original: Google’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles
Why This Matters
Marks Google's major push into automotive AI, bringing advanced conversational capabilities to millions of drivers.
Google announced Gemini AI will replace Google Assistant in cars with Google built-in, starting in the US with English support. GM revealed 4 million vehicles from 2022+ will get the upgrade via software updates.
Google announced Thursday it will roll out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, upgrading from Google Assistant. General Motors revealed Gemini is coming to approximately 4 million vehicles from model year 2022 and newer across Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC brands. The rollout begins in the US with English support, expanding over coming months. Gemini enables more natural conversation for tasks like finding restaurants with specific criteria using Google Maps data, controlling vehicle functions, providing directions, and summarizing messages hands-free. Gemini Live beta allows open-ended real-time conversations activated by saying 'Hey Google, let's talk.' Compatible existing vehicles will receive the upgrade via software updates, not just new cars.