Carmakers accelerate AI applications at CES 2026

Carmakers accelerate AI applications at CES 2026

Author: Autovista24 January 8, 2026 Duration: 9:04

Which carmakers and technology companies are betting big on artificial intelligence (AI), and how do they plan to use it? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus picks out key talking points from this year’s CES in The Automotive Update podcast.

Major automotive companies are integrating AI into their vehicles. This means technology companies such as Nvidia are becoming integral partners in this seismic industry shift. However, they are not alone, as automotive suppliers are looking to keep up.

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