Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
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Rivian is licensing elements of its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group through their $5.8 billion joint venture, according to Rivian’s third-quarter investor presentation. Licensing fees, payment terms, and vehicle availability were not disclosed. The assistant could debut at Volkswagen in the ID EVERY1, which is slated to be the first VW vehicle to use Rivian’s software and electrical architecture.
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Rivian is licensing elements of its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group through their $5.8 billion joint venture, expanding the partnership’s scope, according to Rivian’s third-quarter investor presentation. The assistant could debut at Volkswagen in the ID EVERY1, which is slated to be the first VW vehicle to use Rivian’s software and electrical architecture.
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