Mercedes-Benz’s Virtual Assistant uses Google’s conversational AI agent
Google Cloud’s new Automotive AI Agent platform promises to “continue conversations and reference information” throughout users’ drives, and the first car announced with it is the new Mercedes CLA. That car has the next-generation MB.OS operating system with an upgraded MBUX Virtual Assistant.
A Mercedes you can really talk to? Virtual Assistant gets smart with Google AI tech
Is your spouse a bad listener? Does it feel like your friends don't really get you? Do you struggle to find good advice on cool places to go? Help may be at hand.
Google’s new Agent will power Mercedes’ next in-car AI assistant
Google and Mercedes are teaming up to integrate the former's Gemini AI with the latter's in-car navigation system and assistant.
Google Maps Will Start Talking Like a Human Being If You Drive a Mercedes
The carmaker has just announced a partnership with Google to update the MBUX Virtual Assistant with Gemini-powered capabilities
Google's Conversational 'Automotive AI' Coming to New Mercedes-Benz EV
The electric version of the Mercedes CLA is the first vehicle to utilize Google Cloud's auto-oriented AI agent.
You’ll Be Able To Talk To The New Mercedes CLA Thanks To Google AI
The new CLA will feature an advanced MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by Google’s AI technology. The assistant will be conversational and able to access real-time information from Google Maps. Drivers should also be able to control media and vehicles settings using simple voice commands.
One of Google Gemini's first AI agents is like a personal butler for luxury cars
Mercedes is teaming up with Google to bring AI-powered conversational smarts to its navigation system. The new AI tech will first appear in the Mercedes CLA, using Google’s Gemini AI and syncing with Google Maps for natural conversations.
Google Is Bringing Dashboard AI to Mercedes-Benz
If you’ve ever wanted to get driving advice from your car itself, you might not have to wait too much longer. Google and Mercedes-Benz announced this week that the automaker would begin integrating Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent with its onboard virtual assistant.
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