Google plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) systems into its Android Auto in-car technology.
Designed to allow drivers to “stay focused on the road” while being able to communicate safely behind the wheel, the new version of Android Auto will use AI to automatically summarize long texts or “busy group chats” to make them easier to decipher. driving.
To respond, the system will be able to suggest relevant responses and actions that the driver can take via the car’s main screen and, above all, without touching their smartphone. The tech giant says the new Android Auto system will allow owners to “enjoy the best of their smartphone in the car.”
Google says that, for example, it would allow a driver to easily access a location shared by a friend and connect it to their Maps system with the press of a button. The system would also give drivers the ability to notify their friend of their estimated arrival time through a series of simplified inputs.
The update was announced alongside the introduction of Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 series smartphone. Google also added that future Android Auto systems would be able to mirror the appearance of this new Galaxy so that the owner’s personal wallpaper and icons transfer seamlessly to the car’s infotainment.
A number of automakers already use Google’s automotive system to power their in-car infotainment systems. Brands such as Volvo and Polestar both use the brand’s know-how as the basis for their own car entertainment systems. It is therefore likely that these new AI-based services can also be used by car manufacturers.
