This week, during CES 2024, Volkswagen confirmed that it would be bringing ChatGPT integration into its in-car voice assistant for MEB-based EVs and some of its newer internal combustion engine models.

But is Chat GPT really a good idea for a car? Is it needed? Is it just another way to make money through SAAS (Software As A Service?) And can AI be used by automakers in a more productive and beneficial way for everyone?

We have many thoughts...

00:00 - Introduction - SciFi and our hopes for AI. 02:52 - The Rise of Chat GPT 04:50 - Previous automakers attempts at voice recognition 06:54 - The reasons for including Chat GPT in cars 09:17 - Tackling distracted driving? 10:55 - AI as an excuse for poor vehicle HMI? 11:29 - The need for AI? 13:56 - The cynicism of AI 14:45 - The ulterior motive 15:47 - The need for always-on-Internet 17:01 - Privacy concerns 19:00 - AI voice assistants are overkill in cars - we have other priorities that are more important 20:13 - Science Fiction vs Science Fact 21:53 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

Links:

Read CoryDoctorow's thoughts: https://pluralistic.net Watch what happens when @technithusiast let Chat GPT control his home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZxUsLnDjTA&pp=ygUYSG9tZSBBc3Npc3RhbnQgQ2hhdCBHUFQg

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