According to Fox Business, General Motors will roll out conversational AI features in 2026 and launch a custom AI platform in 2028. The automaker also plans to introduce eyes-off highway driving with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028. GM sells vehicles under Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick brands.
AI Features Coming to GM Vehicles
GM will equip its vehicles with conversational AI powered by Google Gemini next year. Drivers will be able to draft and send messages and plan routes with context. The system can find a charging stop near a favorite coffee shop or help prep for a meeting on the go.
Starting in 2026, the AI features will arrive through software updates to OnStar-equipped vehicles. The updates will start with model year 2015 vehicles. The automaker said it wants to build cars that anticipate and adapt to driver needs.
Custom Platform Debuts in 2028
GM is building its own custom AI platform. It will be fine-tuned to each vehicle’s intelligence and the driver’s personal preferences. The platform will run on GM’s next-generation centralized computing system, which debuts in 2028.
The custom AI will connect through OnStar to the vehicle’s onboard intelligence. It will deliver vehicle-specific insights such as upcoming maintenance alerts and optimized route planning. The system will also explain car features like one-pedal driving. It can recommend a dinner spot based on a driver’s past preferences and routes.
Eyes-Off Driving for Highway Use
GM plans to introduce eyes-off driving in 2028 on the Cadillac Escalade IQ for highway use. The company says the vehicle is designed to handle the drive when the driver wants it to. This marks a step up from the hands-free driving available with Super Cruise.
Turquoise lighting across the dashboard and exterior mirrors will signal when the system is active. GM says its approach uses LiDAR, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle design. LiDAR provides a high-resolution 3D map of the vehicle’s environment.
Super Cruise debuted in 2017 and has expanded to 23 vehicle models. The system has enabled more than 700 million hands-free miles with zero reported crashes attributed to it. GM will offer privacy controls that let drivers determine what they share and how tailored their experience should be.
