Cerence Inc. announced that Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group, will leverage generative AI from Cerence to expand the capabilities of its in-car assistant. With a dual focus on creating added value for cars already on the road as well as advancing its in-car assistant capabilities for the future, Audi will first deploy Cerence Chat Pro in Audi vehicles equipped with the MIB 3 infotainment platform, beginning with model year 2021 via back-end activation as well as upcoming models. In addition, Cerence Chat Pro will be integrated as part of Audi?s in-car assistant, extending its capabilities within HCP3, the new, high-performance computing and infotainment platform that will be rolled out to both electric and combustion engine vehicles.

As the global industry leader in AI-powered interaction for the car, Cerence leverages generative AI and large language models to deliver meaningful, added value for automakers and their customers. Cerence Chat Pro is a uniquely intelligent, automotive-grade ChatGPT integration that enables drivers and passengers to engage the in-car assistant in fun and conversational chit-chat, leveraging a multitude of sources, including ChatGPT, to provide accurate and relevant responses to nearly every query imaginable.