This new technology will be offered together with the latest generation of infotainment systems from mid-2024. The Laura voice assistant can be used to control many functions in the vehicle such as the navigation, infotainment, and air conditioning, and it also provides answers to general knowledge questions. AI technology will continue to grow and shortly it will have the capacity to provide additional information. This can enhance the car ride by building conversations, answering questions, replying in intuitive language, providing information related to the vehicle, and more. Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEOs statementCEO Klaus Zellmer announced “Enriching Škoda voice assistance with artificial intelligence makes our cars an even better everyday companion. Drivers and passengers will have easy, verbal access to worlds of knowledge while on the road. Integrating ChatGPT into our voice assistant Laura is just the latest way that Škoda adapts advanced technology to improve the driving experience. Everything remains hands-free for the driver, and data security remains a priority. I am confident that customers will appreciate this modern new feature.”He was appointed as the CEO of the company back in 2021 and appears to be dedicated towards this new venture. How safe is the technologyThe voice demand will make many functions of the car hands-free which will make the driving experience less distracting. In this way, the voice assistant increases the safety of those in the vehicle. However, the users must remember to not lose focus on the road while conversing with the device. The vehicles data or personal information is not made accessible to ChatGPT. The highest standard of data protection is achieved by ensuring that all interactions are immediately deleted post-processing. Watch a demonstration of the technology:Click here for Škoda Autos official videoWhich models will have the new chatboxThe voice assistance will be available in the models based on the MEB GP and MQB EVO platforms: selected versions of the Škoda Enyaq, the new-generation Škoda Superb and Kodiaq and the updated Škoda Octavia. It will be released in the selected versions of the Škoda Enyaq, the new-generation Škoda Superb and Kodiaq and the updated Škoda Octavia. These models will be based on the MEB GP and MQB EVO platforms. It will be interesting to see how users react to this innovation in comparison to similar technology (such as Tesla) which is presently in the market.
