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Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll
May 12, 2026
Rivian launched an AI-powered in-vehicle voice assistant via OTA software update for Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, gated behind a Connect Plus subscription at $15/month. No specific model architecture or benchmark details were disclosed. This represents automotive AI deployment at fleet scale, competing with Tesla's voice features and Amazon Alexa Auto integrations.