Hold onto your steering wheels, folks! Audi's just dropped a bombshell that's got tech enthusiasts and car lovers alike buzzing. They're bringing ChatGPT to their cars, and not just the shiny new ones rolling off the production line. That's right, Audi ChatGPT is coming to about two million vehicles, including some as old as 2021 models. Talk about a blast from the recent past! Starting this July, if your Audi's got the MIB 3 infotainment system, you're in for a treat. But what's the big deal with Audi ChatGPT, you ask? Well, imagine asking your car general knowledge questions like you're on a game show. That's what Audi ChatGPT is bringing to the table. It's building on the voice recognition system that's already there, you know, the one that helps you change the radio station or crank up the AC without taking your hands off the wheel. Now, if you're eyeing that sleek 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV, you're in for an even bigger surprise. Audi ChatGPT is going to be baked right into its fancy new E3 1.2 electronics architecture. It's like your car is getting a brain upgrade! But here's where it gets really cool. In these newer models, Audi ChatGPT isn't going solo. It's teaming up with Audi's own voice assistant. You'll still say "Hey Audi" to wake it up, but now if you ask something the Audi system doesn't know, it'll tag in ChatGPT like a pro wrestler. Audi's got big dreams for their ChatGPT integration. They're talking about using it to answer questions about the car itself. Imagine asking, "Hey Audi, what should my tire pressure be?" and getting an instant answer. No more digging through the glove compartment for that dusty manual! And get this - Audi's not stopping at just putting ChatGPT in your car. They're thinking about using AI to check their cars during assembly. It's like they're giving their factories a dose of AI smarts too, which is about time considering that the technology has fairly matured. Audi's not the only one jumping on the AI bandwagon, though. Volkswagen (you know, Audi's parent company) is putting ChatGPT in the new Golf GTI. And Mercedes? They've been testing the waters with ChatGPT in their cars since last year. So, there you have it. Audi ChatGPT is coming to a number of models, even some as old as 2021. As long as your car has the MIB 3 infotainment system, it's getting ChatGPT. Audi says that existing voice recognition systems (Hey Audi!) will be used to communicate with the GPT model, and that you will also be able to bring it up with the push of a button. Source: Audi
