Keep in mind that features inside a vehicle are generally configurable and completely optional. Enable what you want - at least in all of the trucks that I have owned recently don't mandate me to turn everything on.
I have no idea what the InsideEV article said, but the current iteration of Rivian's Assistant does not work unless you OPT-IN, and it certainly would not make ACP obsolete unless Rivian natively supported all ACP apps directly through the Rivian Infotainment System. Yes, I have native Spotify in my R1T, which is great - but there is no WAZE, for example.
When I hear the term "AI slop" I equate that with results (not AI systems)... Humans conveying, relaying or using sloppy results that are rendered from AI... To me, that is where the slop is.
I have no idea what the InsideEV article said, but the current iteration of Rivian's Assistant does not work unless you OPT-IN, and it certainly would not make ACP obsolete unless Rivian natively supported all ACP apps directly through the Rivian Infotainment System. Yes, I have native Spotify in my R1T, which is great - but there is no WAZE, for example.
Rivian's AI implementation is quite good, based on my limited use & interaction with it (since it was just released). Based on the ability to call the assistant (hands-free) and use it to perform multiple tasks at once, it has not only been convenient, but I would also consider it to be a less distracting way to perform certain tasks. I would say AI can be a safety improvement for drivers if implemented well. Have you used it?
When I hear the term "AI slop" I equate that with results (not AI systems)... Humans conveying, relaying or using sloppy results that are rendered from AI... To me, that is where the slop is.
