IT Home News from October 22: According to a report by foreign media motor1 in the early hours of today (the 22nd), General Motors will carry out a comprehensive upgrade of its OnStar connected vehicle services, introducing an AI assistant that allows car owners to directly ask about vehicle information, control some functions via voice, and also use AI to troubleshoot vehicle problems.
The all-new OnStar AI assistant will first arrive via an OTA update on the 2027 Cadillac Optiq (IT Home note: expected for overseas markets) over the coming months, and will then gradually extend to more models under Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC.
General Motors said that, unlike traditional voice assistants typically used for navigation, playing music and answering general questions, the OnStar AI assistant canDirectly obtain vehicle information. Drivers can simply ask questions in everyday language and no longer need to search through the owner's manual for answers.
The OnStar AI assistant can also control the vehicle via voice commands. For example, when the driver feels the interior is too hot,Just say "It's a bit hot in the car," and the system will automatically adjust the air conditioning.。
In addition, drivers can also use voice to turn on the interior dome light, the electronically controlled glove box, and even the charging port cover of an electric vehicle.
Electric vehicle owners can also use the OnStar AI assistant to plan charging. Besides asking whether the remaining range can support the vehicle reaching its destination, drivers can have the system arrange a plan for charging station stops along the way.
General Motors does not yet intend to let robots handle everything. If the AI assistant cannot resolve the issue, drivers can stillTransfer to an OnStar live advisorSeeking help.
General Motors also plans to launch in 2027The new OnStar mobile app..., consolidating its connected vehicle services onto a single platform. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC owners will then no longer need their separate standalone apps, and the existing OnStar Guardian app will also be replaced.
The new version of the app will also support connected camera functionality and offer more flexible privacy settings, allowing car owners to manage access permissions for the camera, microphone, and location information themselves.
The OnStar upgrade is also part of General Motors' plan to consolidate digital services. GM hopes to transform OnStar from its originalA service platform primarily focused on emergency rescue, developing into being able toA comprehensive tool that offers more vehicle management features。