Volvo Expands Collaboration with Google to Integrate Gemini AI in Vehicles

2025/05/22
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Volvo
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Volvo has announced an expanded collaboration with Google to integrate Google's latest Gemini AI into its vehicles, replacing the existing Google Assistant. Gemini AI offers enhanced natural language understanding, enabling real - time translation, vehicle manual queries, and destination information retrieval. Volvo stated that this technology will reduce drivers' cognitive load and enhance safety. Google Vice President Patrick Brady emphasized that the partnership will accelerate innovation, delivering superior experiences for Volvo owners and setting new industry standards. Moving forward, Volvo's new models will serve as the primary reference platform for Google's Android automotive system development, gaining priority access to new features and updates.
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