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Rivian's AI Assistant: Your Car Now Understands You
13 Dec
Summary
- New AI assistant will read/respond to texts from iOS and Android.
- Rollout begins early 2026, works on all Rivian vehicles.
- AI manages calendar, navigation, and vehicle settings hands-free.
Rivian is introducing a new AI assistant designed to enhance the in-car experience for its drivers, addressing a common demand for features similar to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This intelligent system, built on multiple large language models, will enable users to send and receive text messages from both iOS and Android devices directly through voice commands. The assistant is set to begin its rollout in early 2026 and will be compatible with all Rivian vehicles, regardless of their operating system generation.
The Rivian Assistant demonstrates impressive capabilities beyond basic communication. In live demonstrations, it successfully managed Google Calendar entries, including rescheduling appointments, and navigated to upcoming meetings. It also showed integration with the vehicle's systems, such as adjusting driving modes for battery efficiency and controlling features like seat warmers, offering a more comprehensive and hands-free interface than previously available.
Beyond user-facing features, Rivian's AI initiative extends to predictive maintenance by embedding AI into vehicle diagnostics, serving as an expert assistant for technicians. The company also revealed custom silicon for its autonomous driving platform and the addition of LiDAR to its systems, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to vehicle intelligence and safety.
