GM continues its crusade of removing Android Auto and CarPlay from its vehicles, and that’s now going to include future gas vehicles instead of just EVs, while the carmaker is also building out a Gemini-powered assistant.
GM today announced that future vehicles under the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC brands will feature a new AI voice assistant powered by Google Gemini. There aren’t a ton of details on this experience yet beyond it supporting “natural conversations” that can integrate both with phone-based services like messages as well as features of the car such as navigation. It would feature access to vehicle data, meaning the assistant would be able to provide more native and personalized information.
GM explains:
Beginning next year, GM vehicles will feature conversational AI with Google Gemini, making it possible to talk to your car as naturally as you would to a fellow passenger. 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.
