Electric vehicle maker Rivian has expanded its joint venture with Volkswagen to now include the development of an AI assistant, according to TechCrunch. The original partnership, valued at $5.8 billion, did not have its valuation updated in light of this new addition.
Details remain scarce on how this AI assistant will be integrated or its expected impact on the product lineup. Rivian and Volkswagen have yet to disclose whether the financial terms of their collaboration will change following this expansion.
This move highlights growing interest among automakers in AI technologies to enhance vehicle functionality, a trend that Japanese markets closely monitor as domestic manufacturers also invest heavily in connected car innovations.