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Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost
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Mercedes-Benz is supercharging its in-car voice assistant with generative AI‚ paving the way for more natural interactions and personalized driver experiences.
The automaker’s upgraded MBUX Virtual Assistant will run on the next-generation MB.OS operating system to create “the most human-like interface with a Mercedes-Benz yet‚” the company says. Examples include predictive behavior‚ like playing the morning’s news headlines upon entering the vehicle or offering to dial into a meeting if the vehicle owner’s calendar indicates they are running late for a meeting.
Mercedes vehicles already have voice-command capabilities‚ allowing drivers to use the phrase‚ “Hey‚ Mercedes‚” followed by a short command to do things like adjust the...
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