Rivian Says AI Will Make The Apple CarPlay Debate 'Obsolete'

Rivian says it still has no plans to add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to its vehicles.

Rivian’s software chief says the company is instead building an AI-powered in-car assistant.

The company believes upcoming AI features will eventually make the debate 'obsolete.'

Some automakers continue to resist adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to their vehicles—most notably Tesla, General Motors in its EV lineup, and Rivian. Despite ongoing customer pushback, Rivian appears more committed than ever to its approach, instead focusing on new AI-driven features for its infotainment system.

Speaking on The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid said the company still has no plans to support CarPlay or Android Auto. Instead, Rivian is investing in AI-powered features designed to replace many of the functions drivers currently rely on through smartphone mirroring.