Rivian, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has appointed an AI expert to its board, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s pursuit of autonomous driving and AI innovation.
Rivian, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has taken a significant step towards its ambitious goal of becoming a global leader in automotive and manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI). The company has appointed Aidan Gomez, CEO of Cohere, to its board, marking a pivotal moment in Rivian’s pursuit of autonomous driving and AI innovation.
Rivian is an American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer founded in 2009.
The company is known for its 'R1T pickup truck' and 'R1S SUV,' which feature advanced technology and sustainable design.
Rivian's vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries and equipped with four-wheel drive systems.
The company has partnered with Amazon to supply electric delivery vans and has plans to expand its product line in the future.
A.I. Expert Joins Rivian’s Board
Aidan Gomez, an AI expert with a wealth of experience, brings his leadership and expertise to Rivian’s board. He has served as CEO of Cohere since its founding in 2019 and has worked at Google under renowned researcher Geoffrey Hinton. ‘Attention is All You Need,’ which introduced transformer-based models, is also the co-author of a seminal paper.
Gomez’s appointment to Rivian’s board is a significant move, given his experience in building custom AI models for enterprise clients. His expertise will aid Rivian as it integrates new cutting-edge technologies into its products and services.
Rivian’s Autonomous Driving Capabilities
Rivian has been at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation, with its software-driven approach enabling autonomous capabilities via software updates. Recent models feature the A.I.-driven Rivian Autonomy Platform, which allows for hands-free driving on highways. Future updates will expand these capabilities to enable drivers to decide whether they want to drive or have their cars drive themselves.
Autonomous driving, also known as self-driving cars, uses artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technology to operate a vehicle without human input.
This technology has been in development since the 1980s but gained significant attention in recent years.
As of 2022, several countries have implemented or announced plans for autonomous driving on public roads.
The benefits include reduced accidents, improved traffic flow, and increased mobility for the elderly and disabled.
Manufacturing and AI-Powered Efficiency
Beyond autonomy and large language models, Gomez will also advise on A.I.-powered manufacturing. Rivian already uses AI in its production lines to improve efficiency, but Scaringe noted that the technology will eventually help lower costs and scale production. ‘These are just the beginnings of how A.I. is going to really change the way we run our businesses,’ he said at SXSW.
Partnership with Volkswagen
Rivian has also signed a $5.8 billion deal with Volkswagen Group to provide software and next-generation electrical architecture for VW’s electric vehicles. This partnership demonstrates Rivian’s commitment to expanding its reach in the automotive industry while driving innovation in AI-powered manufacturing.
The Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Founded in 1937, it is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers by sales.
The group owns several brands, including Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, and Ducati.
Volkswagen Group operates in over 150 countries with a global workforce of around 670,000 employees.
With Gomez on board, Rivian is well-positioned to become a global leader in automotive and manufacturing AI. His expertise will aid the company as it integrates cutting-edge technologies into its products and services, further solidifying its position at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation.
