GM bringing new driver-assistance, Gemini AI to vehicles

General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra and other executives showcased at the company’s GM Forward media event in New York how “manufacturing scale, software expertise, and AI are converging to transform the car from a mode of transportation into an intelligent assistant,” the company announced. GM announced plans to bring eyes-off driving to market in 2028, debuting on the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ electric SUV. “This combination of technology, scale, a decade of real-world deployment experience, and safety systems developed and tested for Super Cruise gives us the foundation to deliver the next phase of personal autonomy,” GM stated. Beginning next year, GM vehicles will feature conversational AI with Google (GOOGL) Gemini, GM stated. “In the future, GM will introduce its own AI, custom-built for your vehicle. With your permission, it will be fine-tuned with your vehicle’s intelligence and your personal preferences, all connected by OnStar. This could include explaining one-pedal driving in your new vehicle, spotting a maintenance issue early, or finding the perfect place for dinner en route to your destination,” the company added. In addition, GM will debut in 2028 a new centralized computing platform, starting with the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ. “This will be a full reimagining of how vehicles are designed, updated, and improved over time. Built to power both EVs and gas vehicles, the update unites every major system – from propulsion and steering to infotainment and safety – on a single, high-speed computing core,” GM stated.