Rivian Expands AI Assistant Licensing to Volkswagen Group
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Rivian has expanded its joint venture with Volkswagen Group to license its AI voice assistant technology, which will first appear on VW's low-cost ID EVERY1 model. The companies did not disclose licensing fees or specific payment terms. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of their existing partnership, leveraging Rivian's architecture for VW's upcoming vehicle platforms.
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Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
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- rivian
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- licensing elements of its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group
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- Volkswagen Group's AI assistant technology integration
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- Oct 30, 00:00
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Rivian is licensing its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group as part of their joint venture. The assistant, recently rolled out to Rivian vehicles, will first appear in Volkswagen's low-cost EV ID EVERY1, which will use Rivian's software and electrical architecture. The companies initially announced a joint venture valued up to $5 billion, later increased to $5.8 billion by 2027.
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