2023-12-20 08:58:24
Artificial intelligence has been in vehicles for a long time. Whether by voice command, asking the on-board computer to increase the volume of the radio frequency, to lower the heating, or to direct you, via GPS, to a point A towards point B, some have already got into the habit of talking to their car.
The ace ! It does so, but does not respond to them. Till today. DS Automobiles, the premium brand of the Stellantis group, has integrated the ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system across its entire range, DS3, DS4, DS7 and the very luxurious DS9. The car, upon arrival, becomes capable of responding to you. And even to hold a conversation.
VIDEO. “Hello, shall we talk together?” »: we tested ChatGPT in voice
The artificial intelligence developed by Open AI has been integrated into DS Iris System, the information ecosystem of DS Automobiles. And more precisely, on the DS4 that we tested, to the digital assistant, since the voice was female. It’s easy to use: simply speak to Iris by saying “OK Iris” out loud or by pressing the dedicated button on the steering wheel.
Iris has the answer to everything… except current affairs
The voice interaction begins, without taking your hands off the steering wheel or your eyes off the road. We pass in front of the Eiffel Tower. “OK Iris, what can you tell me about this monument? » Iris, via ChatGPT, unfolds a short, well-constructed response, which does not resemble an indigestible regurgitation of Wikipedia. The possibilities for practical exchanges are numerous. Iris is effective at pointing out a parking lot, a gas station, offering a bottle of wine to accompany your dinner tonight, or telling a story to your children who are grabbing each other in the back seat. These incessant arguments are making you desperate? Iris, once again, is here to help you. “OK Iris, what is the meaning of life? » Iris delivers a subtle synthesis worthy of a general philosophy competition.
Does this artificial intelligence really have the answer to everything? “Okay Iris, what can you say about Einstein’s theory of relativity?” » Ouch ouch ouch, the answer hurts your head. “Okay Iris, how would you explain this same theory to an eight year old? » Iris adapts flexibly, adds examples and comparisons.
A database that stops in September 2021
“OK Iris, I had an argument with my wife. What should I do ? » “Organize a romantic evening, prepare him his favorite dish, give him a bouquet of flowers. The important thing is to show him that you care about his happiness and listen to him calmly. Good luck. – Thank you Iris. – I am happy to have been able to help you. » We think of the film “Her”, in which actor Joaquin Phoenix gradually falls in love with an artificial intelligence, which speaks to him with the voice of actress Scarlett Johansson.
A riddle, a quiz, information on a castle seen on the side of the holiday road? Iris is there, again and again, able to rely on geolocation to guess which castle you are talking about. Nothing on the news, however. Don’t ask her the name of PSG’s opponent in the round of 16 of the Champions League, the assistant was trained on data that ends in September 2021.
Between 8 and 12 euros per month
“Okay Iris, tell me a joke!” » She launches herself without hesitation. “Why are DS so popular? Because they are DS-tinged.” Yeah… A little Carambar side. “OK Iris, tell me a joke with Carlos Tavares, the big boss at Stellantis, and Luca de Meo, his counterpart at Renault? » There, the flop is total. The joke is meaningless. Which, strangely enough, would make Iris almost human. She seems embarrassed… “I apologize if the joke was not to your taste,” she continues.
All DS leaving the factory today can benefit from ChatGPT integration. Only condition: have the connected navigation option. Several recent models, already in the hands of customers, can also be updated. The ChatGPT offer joins the range of DS Automobiles connected services, billed between 8 euros and 12 euros per month depending on the options chosen.
Last, sensitive point: your data does not go back to OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT. DS Automobiles has subscribed to a paid offer which protects the privacy of its customers. The same goes for your research and conversations on board. Your wife will never know that you asked Iris for advice on… what flowers to give her.
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