It seems you can’t move these days without discussions, debates and dog whistles surrounding generative AI. The car industry, like many others, is looking into how the technology can be used in the future – whether that involves the design and manufacture of cars, or improving the experience of the driver and passengers.A collection of algorithms that can be used to generate new content, including text, images and audio.
AI will also be used in the new Arene operating system from Toyota/Lexus, due to appear in production cars from 2026, that promises a much more personal infotainment experience. Renault Group boss Luca de Meo points out: ‘We have developed AI tools to efficiently fill our trucks and provide optimised routes, allowing us to use 8000 fewer on the road and avoiding around 21,000 tonnes of CO2.’