General Motors Developing In-House AI Assistant with Real-Time Vehicle Telemetry
General Motors (GM) is developing a proprietary in-house AI assistant in partnership with an undisclosed AI model provider. This new assistant will integrate conversational AI, GM vehicle knowledge, and OnStar services to offer deeper vehicle integration than Google's Gemini. This move highlights a growing trend of automakers building proprietary AI solutions to keep control of valuable vehicle telemetry data instead of sharing it with tech giants. By restricting third-party access to real-time sensor data, GM aims to create a unique, highly customized user experience. Unlike Google's Gemini, which is limited to basic tasks like adjusting air conditioning, GM's assistant will access real-time sensor telemetry. However, GM has not announced a release date, as the system requires extensive safety and stability testing across its vehicle lineup.
## BACKGROUND
OnStar is GM's subscription-based service that provides in-vehicle safety, navigation, and diagnostics. Vehicle telemetry data involves collecting and transmitting real-time information from onboard sensors, such as engine load, speed, and diagnostic trouble codes, to monitor vehicle health and performance.