Volkswagen brings ChatGPT to its cars for AI conversations, but is that a good idea?

Volkswagen chose CES 2024 as the platform to launch the upcoming ChatGPT functionality in its vehicles, stating that the AI ​​chatbot will be offered in its ID range of electric vehicles (via an over-the-air update in applicable vehicles), as well as in Tiguan, Passat and upcoming Golf internal combustion engine cars later this year.

To do this, VW has partnered with Cerence to leverage its Chat Pro artificial intelligence platform, which powers ChatGPT integration. This extends the German brand's existing IDA voice assistant so that it can now process natural voice cues for both control over vehicle functionality and broader queries.