DS Automobiles integrates ChatGPT into the steering wheel: we tested

Artificial intelligence has been present in vehicles for a long time. Whether it’s a voice command, asking the on-board computer to turn up the radio frequency volume, turn down the heat, or guide you via GPS from point A to point B, some have already gotten into the habit of talking. to their car.

Ace! He does so, but does not react to them. Till today. DS Automobiles, the premium brand of the Stellantis group, has integrated the ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system across its entire line-up: DS3, DS4, DS7 and the very luxurious DS9. The car upon arrival becomes capable of answering you. And even keep the conversation going.

Artificial intelligence developed by Open AI has been integrated into the DS Iris System, the information ecosystem of DS Automobiles. Or rather, on the DS4 we tested, to the digital assistant, since the voice was female. It’s easy to use: just talk to Iris by saying “OK Iris” out loud or by pressing the special button on the steering wheel.

Iris has the answer to everything… except current events.

Voice interaction begins without taking your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. We pass in front of the Eiffel Tower. “Okay, Iris, what can you tell me about this monument? » Iris, via ChatGPT, deploys a short, well-constructed response that doesn’t sound like an indigestible Wikipedia regurgitation. Opportunities for practical exchange are numerous. Iris will effectively point out a parking lot, a gas station, suggest a bottle of wine for an evening meal, or tell a story to your kids hugging each other in the backseat. Are these incessant arguments making you desperate? Iris is here again to help you. “Okay, Iris, what is the meaning of life? “Iris represents a subtle synthesis worthy of a general philosophical competition.

Does this artificial intelligence really have all the answers? “Okay, Iris, what can you say about Einstein’s theory of relativity?” “Oh oh oh, the answer gives me a headache. “Okay, Iris, how would you explain this same theory to an eight year old? » Iris adapts flexibly, adds examples and comparisons.

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“Okay, Iris, I had a fight with my wife. What should I do ? “Organize a romantic evening, cook him his favorite dish, give him a bouquet of flowers. It’s important to show him that you care about his happiness and listen to him calmly. Good luck. – Thank you, Iris. – I’m glad I could help you. » We are thinking about the film “Her”, in which the actor Joaquin Phoenix gradually falls in love with an artificial intelligence that talks to him in the voice of the actress Scarlett Johansson.

Riddle, quiz, information about a castle seen on the side of a holiday road? Iris is here again and again, and she can rely on geolocation to guess which castle you’re talking about. However, there is nothing in the news. Don’t ask her the name of PSG’s opponent in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League; the assistant trained on data that ends in September 2021.

From 8 to 12 euros per month

– Okay, Iris, tell me a joke! “She rushes off without hesitation. “Why are DS so popular? Because they have a DS tint.” Yes… A little bit of the Karambar side. “Okay, Iris, tell me an anecdote about Carlos Tavares, the big boss of Stellantis, and Luca de Meo, his colleague from Renault? “This is a complete failure. The joke is meaningless. Which, oddly enough, made Iris almost human. She seems embarrassed… “I’m sorry if you didn’t like the joke,” she continues.

All DS leaving the factory today can benefit from ChatGPT integration. The only condition is to have the navigation option enabled. Several of the latest models already in the hands of buyers could also be updated. The ChatGPT offer complements DS Automobiles’ range of connected services, which cost between 8 and 12 euros per month depending on the options selected.

One last, delicate point: your data is not returned to OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT. DS Automobiles has signed up for a paid offer that 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… what flowers to give her.