Topics
late
AI
Amazon
Apps
Biotech & Health
clime
Cloud Computing
Department of Commerce
Crypto
Enterprise
EVs
Fintech
fund-raise
Gadgets
Gaming
Government & Policy
ironware
Layoffs
Media & Entertainment
Meta
Microsoft
Privacy
Robotics
Security
Social
Space
Startups
TikTok
Transportation
Venture
More from TechCrunch
result
Startup Battlefield
StrictlyVC
Podcasts
Videos
Partner Content
TechCrunch Brand Studio
Crunchboard
Contact Us
Volkswagen is taking its ChatGPT voice assistant experiment on the route . Or more specifically , to vehicles it sells in the United States .
The German automakerannounced in January at CES 2024plans to add an AI - powered chatbot into all Volkswagen example equipped with its IDA voice assistant . But the U.S. was excluded in that initial rollout .
Now , the automaker is take a leak its ChatGPT - mix Plus Speech voice supporter — which is an AI chatbot found on Cerence ’s Chat Pro mathematical product and a large speech communication model from OpenAI — available in new U.S. vehicle . The rollout begins September 6 with the 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models , along with 2024 ID.4 vehicles fit out with an 82 - kWh shelling . Most 2025 models will offer Plus Speech with AI as they participate the market .
caution : A subscription is require , although the ID.4 and ID . Buzz arrive with three years of free access .
