Ford’s new AI assistant can check your fuel levels and tire pressure
Ford is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about your Ford or Lincoln vehicle, such as how much fuel you'll need for your next road trip or whether your truck can tow that new motor boat. The app is rolling out first to the Ford and Lincoln mobile apps, where it will work as a chatbot that can answer questions about the vehicle's capabilities or future service needs. Since the app is linked to the customer's vehicle, the assistant knows many of the
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Ford is introducing an AI-powered assistant that answers questions about Ford and Lincoln vehicles through a mobile app chatbot, with capabilities like checking fuel levels, cargo capacity, and towing abilities. The assistant is launching first in the mobile apps and will transition to a voice-powered version available inside vehicles by 2027. Automakers are racing to add AI features to their vehicles, with competitors like Rivian and Mercedes-Benz launching their own voice assistants while others partner with established suppliers like Amazon and Google. Ford designed its assistant to work with multiple large language models rather than being tied to a single AI developer.
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