Rivian elects Cohere's CEO to its board in latest signal the EV maker is bullish on AI | TechCrunch
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Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has been appointed to Rivian's board, signaling the EV maker's commitment to integrating AI into its operations. This move aligns with Rivian's recent $5.8 billion joint venture with Volkswagen Group to develop software solutions, where Gomez's expertise in AI can play a pivotal role. His background includes a tenure at Google Brain and co-authoring a foundational AI paper. Rivian also aims to innovate with an AI assistant for its electric vehicles, indicating a greater emphasis on software development in the automotive sector.
Gomez's appointment to Rivian's board illustrates the company's recognition of AI's potential in transforming its operations and bolstering its standing in the automotive market.
Rivian aims to position itself at the forefront of automotive software, leveraging AI technology for innovations including an AI assistant for its EVs.
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