GM to launch eyes-off driving and conversational AI
2025-10-22
GM is building the next generation of intelligent vehicles. Cars that don't just move you, but understand you, adapt to your needs, and improve over time. Today, we announced two AI advancements that will bring that vision to life: eyes-off driving and conversational AI.
Eyes-off driving
In 2028, GM will introduce eyes-off driving on the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, beginning with highways.1
Turquoise lighting across the dashboard and exterior mirrors will signal when the system is active — a visual cue that it’s safe to sit back, read, or catch up on messages while the vehicle handles the drive.
Caption: The turquoise light is an indicator that the vehicle is operating on a hands-off basis. Simulated image.
Unlike vision-only systems, GM’s approach is built on redundancy with lidar, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle’s design. At the core is sensor fusion: the lidar, radar, and cameras build the perception layer; real-world driving data trains the decision-making model; and high-fidelity simulation validates performance across rare or hazardous scenarios. This provides a safe, reliable, and highly capable eyes-off autonomous system.
GM’s foundation in Super Cruise proves that this kind of complex driver-assist technology can scale safely. Since its debut in 2017, Super Cruise has expanded to 23 vehicle models, enabling more than 700 million hands-free miles with zero reported crashes attributed to the system.2
Now, GM is combining that proven experience with the autonomous expertise of Cruise, which joined GM earlier this year. Cruise’s technology stack — including multimodal perception systems, AI models trained on five million driverless miles, and a simulation framework running virtual test scenarios — feeds directly into GM’s next-generation driver-assistance and autonomy programs.
The result: a vehicle designed to handle the drive when you want it to, with the safety and precision you expect from GM. Our goal is to bring to market the most trusted and scalable eyes-off driving technology on the path to personal autonomy.
Conversational AI
Starting next year, GM vehicles will feature conversational AI with Google Gemini, for more natural conversations. Drivers can draft and send messages, and plan routes with context, like finding a charging stop near a favorite coffee shop or even prep for a meeting on the go.
In the future, GM will introduce its own custom-built AI, fine-tuned with your vehicle’s intelligence and personal preferences. Connected by OnStar, this AI will draw directly from your vehicle's onboard intelligence to surface relevant, vehicle-specific information like upcoming maintenance needs or optimal route timing, with controls that let you decide what you share and how personalized you want the experience to be.
With your permission, it will be able to help with what you need in the moment, whether it’s explaining features like one-pedal driving, detecting a maintenance issue early, preconditioning your vehicle before your morning commute, or recommending a dinner spot based on your past preferences and routes.
Intelligence at the core
Both the eyes-off system and conversational AI will run on GM’s next-generation centralized computing platform, debuting in 2028. The architecture unites propulsion, steering, braking, infotainment, and safety through a high-speed Ethernet backbone, which delivers up to 35x more AI performance and 1,000x more bandwidth than GM’s previous systems.
Together, these advancements mark a turning point: AI that drives for you when you want it to, talks with you when you need it to, and gets smarter every day.
1Availability and permissible use by state.
2Disclaimer: Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply.
Questions or comments: news@gm.com
GM is building the next generation of intelligent vehicles. Cars that don't just move you, but understand you, adapt to your needs, and improve over time. Today, we announced two AI advancements that will bring that vision to life: eyes-off driving and conversational AI.
Eyes-off driving
In 2028, GM will introduce eyes-off driving on the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, beginning with highways.1
Turquoise lighting across the dashboard and exterior mirrors will signal when the system is active — a visual cue that it’s safe to sit back, read, or catch up on messages while the vehicle handles the drive.
The turquoise light is an indicator that the vehicle is operating on a hands-off basis. Simulated image.
Unlike vision-only systems, GM’s approach is built on redundancy with lidar, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle’s design. At the core is sensor fusion: the lidar, radar, and cameras build the perception layer; real-world driving data trains the decision-making model; and high-fidelity simulation validates performance across rare or hazardous scenarios. This provides a safe, reliable, and highly capable eyes-off autonomous system.
GM’s foundation in Super Cruise proves that this kind of complex driver-assist technology can scale safely. Since its debut in 2017, Super Cruise has expanded to 23 vehicle models, enabling more than 700 million hands-free miles with zero reported crashes attributed to the system.2
Now, GM is combining that proven experience with the autonomous expertise of Cruise, which joined GM earlier this year. Cruise’s technology stack — including multimodal perception systems, AI models trained on five million driverless miles, and a simulation framework running virtual test scenarios — feeds directly into GM’s next-generation driver-assistance and autonomy programs.
The result: a vehicle designed to handle the drive when you want it to, with the safety and precision you expect from GM. Our goal is to bring to market the most trusted and scalable eyes-off driving technology on the path to personal autonomy.
Conversational AI
Starting next year, GM vehicles will feature conversational AI with Google Gemini, for more natural conversations. Drivers can draft and send messages, and plan routes with context, like finding a charging stop near a favorite coffee shop or even prep for a meeting on the go.
In the future, GM will introduce its own custom-built AI, fine-tuned with your vehicle’s intelligence and personal preferences. Connected by OnStar, this AI will draw directly from your vehicle's onboard intelligence to surface relevant, vehicle-specific information like upcoming maintenance needs or optimal route timing, with controls that let you decide what you share and how personalized you want the experience to be.
With your permission, it will be able to help with what you need in the moment, whether it’s explaining features like one-pedal driving, detecting a maintenance issue early, preconditioning your vehicle before your morning commute, or recommending a dinner spot based on your past preferences and routes.
Intelligence at the core
Both the eyes-off system and conversational AI will run on GM’s next-generation centralized computing platform, debuting in 2028. The architecture unites propulsion, steering, braking, infotainment, and safety through a high-speed Ethernet backbone, which delivers up to 35x more AI performance and 1,000x more bandwidth than GM’s previous systems.
Together, these advancements mark a turning point: AI that drives for you when you want it to, talks with you when you need it to, and gets smarter every day.
1Availability and permissible use by state.
2Disclaimer: Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply.
Questions or comments: news@gm.com
