- AI-powered digital assistants are becoming essential in the software-defined vehicle industry.
- Generative AI (GenAI) is crucial for voice interaction with the vehicle’s digital assistant.
- SoundHound’s Chat AI for Automotive offers an in-vehicle voice assistant with GenAI capabilities.
- SoundHound’s technology provides accurate responses across different domains using CaiLAN and CaiNet.
- Potential use cases include trip planning, vehicle maintenance, in-car education, and entertainment.
AI-powered systems have faced challenges like hallucinations, but SoundHound claims to have addressed these issues successfully. The company’s Chat AI has entered full production with Stellantis’ DS Automobiles in 18 countries and 13 languages. SoundHound is also running pilots with other OEMs in Europe and the US market. The growing popularity of AI among consumers is expected to drive the market demand for in-car voice assistants with Gen AI capabilities.