Google’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles
Key takeaways
- Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade from the current Google Assistant.
- However, today’s announcement didn’t name specific automakers, suggesting that Gemini won’t be limited to GM vehicles.
- The rollout will begin in the U.S. with English-language support, with availability expanding over the coming months.
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Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade from the current Google Assistant. The move signals Google’s push to bring more advanced, conversational AI into the driving experience.
The announcement follows closely behind news from General Motors, which revealed yesterday that Gemini is coming to approximately 4 million vehicles from model year 2022 and newer, spanning brands like Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC. However, today’s announcement didn’t name specific automakers, suggesting that Gemini won’t be limited to GM vehicles.
The rollout will begin in the U.S. with English-language support, with availability expanding over the coming months. Notably, Gemini isn’t just reserved for new vehicles, but also for compatible existing cars via software updates.