Microsoft and TomTom Collaborate to Bring AI Assistance to GPS Systems
Key Points:
– Microsoft is partnering with GPS company TomTom to develop a generative AI assistant for cars.
– The AI assistant will provide real-time route suggestions and deliver information about nearby places of interest.
– The collaboration aims to improve driver experiences and enhance navigation systems.
– The AI assistant will use natural language processing to understand and respond to driver commands.
– TomTom aims to incorporate the AI assistant into its new navigation system by the end of the year.
Hot takes:
Well, well, well, it looks like our good old GPS systems are about to get a futuristic makeover thanks to Microsoft’s AI magic. Who needs a boring GPS voice when you can have a generative AI assistant guiding you? While it’s unclear if anyone actually requested this, it seems like a collaboration that could truly enhance the driving experience. Just imagine your GPS system not only giving you real-time updates but also suggesting interesting places to stop along the way. It’s like having a personal travel companion who happens to know every nook and cranny of the town you’re driving through. Let’s hope this AI assistant doesn’t have a snarky personality like some GPS voices from the past. We don’t need any sass while trying to find our way.
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https://futurism.com/the-byte/microsoft-tomtom-generative-ai
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