Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to cars, which will allow drivers to have more natural, conversational interactions with their vehicles.
The roll-out will come to new vehicles and those that already have Google Assistant built-in – the firm’s older, less advanced platform that was first introduced in 2018. Assistant is primarily designed for navigation and journey planning, environmental controls such as air conditioning, and playing media.
Gemini will be still capable of operating those functions, but is also designed for more complex conversations that are currently available on mobile devices.
“When cars with Google built-in first hit the road in 2020, we made a commitment that your car will get better over time,” the search giant said.
“That means that Gemini is coming not only to new cars, but also to existing ones through a software update. The roll-out will start with English in the United States and continue over the coming months.”
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