ChatGPT will super-power VW’s voice assistant.

Volkswagen says it’s putting ChatGPT in its cars for “enriching conversations”::Volkswagen is putting ChatGPT into its cars starting in the second quarter of 2024. The feature is being considered for the US, but plans have yet to be finalized.

    • silas@programming.devEnglish
      6·
      10 months ago

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  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    11·
    10 months ago

    So, they’re fresh off of rolling back their attempt to make everything a touch interface, which everyone hated… and they’re electing to go down yet another poorly-considered human interface rabbit hole?

    That’s a bold move, cotton.

    I’ll stick with my “stupid” 2003 Jetta 1.8T, thanks.

  • SeaJ@lemm.eeEnglish
    121·
    10 months ago

    I just want to fucking drive. I don’t need a conversation. Can we stop listening to dumbasses fresh out of their MBA program?

  • samokosik@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    111·
    10 months ago

    I don’t need to chat with my car, I have friends. I need 3 pedals, steering wheel and gear lever, so I can use a car as a car.

  • TheImpressiveX@lemmy.mlEnglish
    8·
    10 months ago

    Why do we need “enriching conversations” built in a car at all? Aren’t you supposed to be focusing on the road?

    VW promises it won’t force you to create a new account or install any apps.

    Not yet, anyway.

  • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zipEnglish
    5·
    10 months ago

    This is so incredibly stupid. If I want to use ChatGPT, I’ll use ChatGPT. Not, “If I want to communicate while driving, I’ll use ChatGPT.”

  • Buddahriffic@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    10 months ago

    First thought: out of touch execs adding features no one asked forand can find on their own if they really want it to justify price increases and higher profits.

    Second thought: what kind of AI software do they really want to use that they are using chatgpt to justify having the hardware there for?

    Maybe to offer self driving support in the future. More likely to improve the quality of data they can sell.

    Know what feature I’d really like to see in new cars? No data connections other than maybe Bluetooth, though I don’t have much confidence they’ll use an implementation that isn’t riddled with long-fixed security holes. Though a secure Bluetooth implementation could be a feature! Same with secure remote unlock that uses cryptography instead of a signal that can be sniffed and spoofed. Also the ability to blast hot air at my windshield without having to run the AC. Physical buttons for all car and environmental controls, plus volume, track skip and ff 15 seconds that Spotify can understand. And a screw hole intended for a phone mount.

    Don’t worry about a touch screen, you (most car companies in general) suck at both designing software and choosing hardware that isn’t underpowered for what you want to do with it. I don’t want a piece of tech that is just going to annoy me every time I have to use it.

  • gerryflap@feddit.nlEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    I’m very interested in machine learning, or AI as it’s usually referred to in hyped-up content, and have also done research in the topic of generative AI. It hurts me so much that such interesting and useful technology has become another empty hype word. Nobody is waiting for this kind of gimmicky shit. It does nothing but hurt the public’s view of this technology, similar to all the copyright issues and privacy concerns. Why must companies take things that can ultimately do something good in some cases and apply it to absolutely everything with no regards for the impact on their customers.

    Most companies don’t need “AI” and would be much better of spending those resources on actually improving their products. Useful places for generative AI would be something like Photoshop incorporating it, or a video game with better AI or more natural NPC conversations. Not some gimmicky AI assistant in a car, or some annoying AI chat window bothering you when visiting a news site. Soon people will be completely done with all this gimmicky “AI” bullshit and the useful applications will constantly have to deal with the stigma created by these greedy mindless corporations forcing “AI” on everyone in places where it adds nothing.