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Škoda will roll out Cerence’s automotive-grade ChatGPT integration as a feature for many consumers by mid-2024
BURLINGTON, Mass. , Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world on the move, today announced that it will supply generative AI features for Škoda, a brand of the Volkswagen Group. Škoda will launch a new in-car assistant that will delight in Cerence Chat Pro, which will provide a perfect and intelligent match for your daily commutes.
Cerence Chat Pro is the fastest and easiest way for automakers to integrate ChatGPT into their in-car assistant platforms with full flexibility, extensive customization, and low integration effort, while ensuring non-public data and vehicle knowledge are protected. Cerence Chat Pro uses Cerence’s Extended Language Model (LLM) to handle more than 10,000 open-ended questions and answers, making the car assistant a true verbal exchange partner. It is a fully customizable self-service internet portal for automakers, allowing logos such as Škoda to edit Q&A to better align the user experience with their logo and drivers’ needs, and features a layer of coverage to clarify sensitive topics.
The integration of Cerence Chat Pro into Škoda’s voice assistant, Laura, will allow drivers and passengers to talk about general knowledge beyond Laura’s already existing voice functions, such as navigation and weather, absolutely hands-free for greater driving safety.
“Enriching Škoda voice assistance with synthetic intelligence makes our cars even more meaningful in everyday life. Drivers and passengers will have easy, verbal access to worlds of wisdom on the road,” says Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto. . The addition of ChatGPT to our voice assistant, Laura, is simply the newest way in which Škoda is adapting the complex generation to the driving experience. Everything remains hands-free for the driver and knowledge security remains a priority. I am sure that consumers will appreciate this trendy new feature.
“At Cerence, we are on a project to redefine the in-car experience for drivers and passengers by helping automakers leverage AI to make each and every adventure smarter, more fun and safer,” said Stefan Ortmanns, CEO of Cerence. We are excited to be working with Škoda to ensure that their drivers can be among the first in the world to benefit from the complex and connected mobility experience of Cerence Chat Pro. “
This announcement follows a previously announced generational partnership between Cerence and Škoda Auto’s parent company, the Volkswagen Group, to update certain models of the VW Group brands based on the MEB GP and MQB EVO platforms with Cerence Chat Pro via cloud updates.
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About Cerence Inc. Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating exclusive and heartwarming experiences for the world of mobility. As an innovative partner to the world’s leading automakers and mobility OEMs, the company is helping to move forward into the future. of connected mobility through intuitive, AI-powered interaction between humans and their cars, connecting consumers’ virtual lives to their commutes, no matter where they are. Cerence’s expertise is based on more than 20 years of wisdom and 475 million cars delivered with Cerence Technology. Whether it’s connected cars, autonomous driving, electric cars, or two-wheelers, Cerence is charting the way forward. For more information, visit www. cerence. com.
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