CES is almost always a massive event in the automotive world. CES 2024 is a little bit different, as several major automakers have drastically scaled back their live show attendance following the 2023 UAW strike, which as you might expect was quite costly for the Big 3 automakers in the United States especially. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of action to draw the attention of our auto-obsessed readers.
We’re expecting big reveals from Honda, Vinfast, Mercedes-Benz and more at this year’s CES Show in Las Vegas. We’ll also be bringing you live impressions from the event covering everything from debuts to random musings from the floor. And you can follow all the action live right here.
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In other CES news, here’s a frightening fake cat with a fake mouse in its mouth
As you’re surely aware, CES isn’t just about automotive tech. It’s also about … well, just about anything you could possibly imagine, so long as it has at least some link to technology as a whole.
Flappie at CES 2024
Nathan Ingraham / EngadgetAs an example, we bring you Flappie, which, as our friends at Engadget describe as “an AI-powered cat door that automatically locks if your kitty tries to bring in prey it caught from the outside.”
It’s apparently accurate “more than 90 percent of the time.” Which we suppose is better than nothing.
Now, if only the techies could figure out a way to keep unwanted vermin from chewing up the wiring in new cars and trucks…
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VW adds ‘automotive-grade’ ChatGPT to its Ida voice assistant
VW debuted a new voice assistant named Ida last year, but it’s about to get more powerful.
Combining the company’s use of a voice assistant from Cerence with an automotive-grade ChatGPT, VW’s virtual helper access to the power of “automotive-grade” ChatGPT, VW’s Ida could be considered an emcee for the growing database of AI knowledge.
CES 2024: New Volkswagen GTI with AI-Enhanced Infotainment
The first vehicles to onboard the new programming will be those on MEB and MQB Evo platforms: the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and the new Tiguan, Passat, and Golf.
Read our full post for all the details on VW’s ChatGPT-equipped Ida voice assistant.
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We’re on our way to the Las Vegas Convention Center!
Autoblog editors Byron Hurd and James Riswick are on their way to the Las Vegas Convention Center this morning, and as soon as they get settled, you’ll see all the best automotive bits from CES 2024 right here.
For a refresher, here’s a link to our initial preview for the show.