I'm not sure that #Rivian understands what "personal" means.

The latest software update for my #Rivian included their AI assistant, and I’m impressed with it. I also think this application avoids the ethical issues, since it’s not using its training materials to generate produce, only to understand human language for interaction*. It’s a huge improvement over the touchscreen interface, and gives you access to all the vehicles features, so you don’t need to take your eyes off the road to change things.

My favorite part so far, though, is the improvements it brings to the navigation voice. It’s much more natural and less off-putting, and it does a better job at pronouncing things. Hilariously, it even put on a Spanish accent when it told me to turn onto The Alameda. I’m very intrigued to see how it does when we’re out in New Mexico this summer, and there’s Spanish words all over the place.

* I’m open to being wrong about this, but it is certainly not the obvious violation caused by ingesting copyrighted works and used them to create ‘new’ content.

RJ Scaringe, founder of Rivian, has raised over $12.3 billion for his startups, showcasing his ability to attract investors. His latest $400 million raise for Mind Robotics demonstrates his enduring appeal to investors 🚀💰.
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RJ Scaringe's Fundraising Prowess Continues to Impress

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RJ Scaringe, founder of Rivian, has raised over $12.3 billion for his startups, demonstrating his ability to attract investors. His latest fundraising effort, a $400 million raise for Mind Robotics, showcases his enduring appeal to investors 📈💰.
#DiscoverHeadlines #Rivian #ElectricVehicles...

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RJ Scaringe's Fundraising Prowess Continues to Impress

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🚨 NEWS: RJ Scaringe Ha Raccolto Oltre 12 Miliardi di Dollari e gli Investitori Ne Vogliono Ancora

Ecco i punti chiave in breve:
💡 Nel panorama delle startup tecnologiche americane, poche figure hanno saputo catalizzare l'attenzione e la fiducia degli investitori come RJ Scaringe. Fondatore e CEO di Rivian, Sc...

🚀 LINK: https://meteoraweb.com/news/rj-scaringe-ha-raccolto-oltre-12-miliardi-di-dollari-e-gli-investitori-ne-vogliono-ancora

#startup #ventureCapital #veicoliElettrici #rivian #rJScaringe

Uber turns on Waymo as it pours $10B+ into owning robotaxi alternatives

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/uber-turns-on-waymo-10-billion-robotaxi-alternatives/

RJ Scaringe ha recaudado más de 12.000 millones de dólares en tres nuevas empresas y los inversores todavía quieren más – ButterWord

Investors can't seem to get enough of RJ Scaringe or his ideas. Storytelling and communication are one of his superpowers, according to Jiten Behl, who joined Rivian when the company had just a handful of employees.

ButterWord

🤖 Lo spin-off robotico di Rivian incassa altri 400 milioni: nuova spinta a piattaforme autonome e automazione industriale. #Rivian #Robotica

🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/hardware/mind-robotics-rivian-round-400-milioni

Lo spin-off robotico di Rivian raccoglie altri 400 milioni

Mind Robotics supera il miliardo raccolto dopo un round da 400 milioni e punta su robot industriali con capacità simili a quelle umane.

Tom's Hardware

"Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update"

Yeah. Oh, yeah, PLEASE add frikkin' #AI to my CAR. I'm sure it'll be fine.

#cars #auto #NoAI #Rivian

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/05/rivian-adds-a-new-onboard-ai-assistant-to-its-latest-software-update/

Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update

The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware.

Ars Technica