Škoda has elevated the capabilities of its voice assistant Laura with the integration of Chat Pro, powered by Cerence Inc.’s advanced AI tool ChatGPT. This innovative upgrade allows Laura to go beyond its original functionalities by tapping into a broader range of knowledge sources.
The integration of Chat Pro enables Laura to answer queries that extend beyond its predefined categories such as ‘Vehicle,’ ‘Data,’ ‘Weather,’ ‘News,’ ‘Sports,’ and ‘Stocks.’ For questions outside these areas, Laura seamlessly connects to ChatGPT, ensuring comprehensive responses across various topics. Each response sourced from ChatGPT is prefaced with “According to ChatGPT…”, maintaining transparency in information retrieval.
Data security remains paramount in this enhancement. User control over Laura’s functionalities remains unchanged, with the ability to deactivate the feature via privacy settings on the vehicle’s infotainment system. Notably, in Škoda Enyaq models supporting this feature, Chat Pro remains active at all times. Importantly, ChatGPT operates anonymously, ensuring that no vehicle data or personal information is accessed or stored beyond the immediate interaction.
Škoda’s commitment to customer-centric innovation is further underscored by the availability of this feature across models built on the MEB GP and MQB EVO platforms. This includes the new-generation Škoda Superb and Kodiaq, the updated Škoda Octavia, and the Škoda Enyaq family with the latest 4.0 software version for the 2024 model year. To access Chat Pro, users simply need an active Infotainment Online Package.
Currently supporting English, Spanish, Czech, and German languages, Chat Pro represents Škoda’s dedication to enhancing the user experience through intelligent connectivity and robust data protection standards.
For Škoda drivers and enthusiasts, this integration marks a significant leap forward in interactive voice assistant technology, ensuring a smarter and more responsive driving experience.
Source: Skoda
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