SoundHound AI, a specialist in voice artificial intelligence, has made its voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT live and began production in Peugeot, Opel and Vauxhall vehicle brands across Europe.
Known as SoundHound Chat AI, the voice assistant is now available across 11 European markets including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. By the end of July, the rollout is expected to extend to 17 markets in 12 different languages.
In March 2024, SoundHound AI announced that Stellantis’ DS Automobiles became the first auto maker to commence full production with SoundHound Chat AI, launching it in 13 languages across 18 countries. Stellantis has now extended live production to include Peugeot, Opel and Vauxhall vehicles.
Access to the technology will be included in vehicles from these brands beginning in July 2024. For certain previously released models, SoundHound Chat AI with integrated ChatGPT will be available on-demand and can be delivered over the air.
Passengers of these brands can enjoy hands-free voice control for a wide range of functions, including managing navigation, making calls, or accessing real-time information such as sports scores and weather updates. The integration of ChatGPT into the natural voice recognition system is designed to allow users to ask about any topic.
Users can ask detailed questions and continue the conversation, for example: “What’s the most scenic route from Paris to Bordeaux?”; “What are some historic attractions along the way?”; “Roll down the windows and navigate me there,”; and “Find the nearest electric vehicle charging station.”
“Our collaboration with Stellantis has put both companies right at the cutting edge of innovation in the automotive sector, bringing the driver experience into a new and exciting era,” said Michael Zagorsek, COO of SoundHound AI. “SoundHound is proud to deliver voice AI technology that meets the market’s demand for a next-generation consumer experience built on natural conversation.”
SoundHound says its data shows a six-fold increase in usage – with a 50% rise in interaction frequency already reported by DS Automobiles.
