So far, we have limited ourselves to PCs as well as portable devices such as smartphones and tablets when talking about ChatGPT. It is true that since it is accessible from a web browser, potentially any platform that integrates this application can be an open door for an OpenAI chatbot, but since its interface was designed with this specific type of use in mind, it may not be extended to other contexts to be as comfortable or practical as many would like.

However, this will soon turn into a first movement that is sure to be repeated soon, both in its own sector and in others. And as we can read in the company’s official statement, Mercedes-Benz is about to integrate ChatGPT into its vehicles. Currently, the company will start a test program in the United States, which will have a scale of around 900,000 vehicles. Participation in the program will of course be voluntary and those interested will have to register for it.

For ChatGPT integration, Mercedes-Benz will combine it with its own Hey Mercedes voice assistant within the MBUX system, so interactions with the chatbot will take place through the cars’ voice interface. In this regard, the brand confirms that Hey Mercedes will retain all its existing features, so the presence of ChatGPT will complement what its cars already offer today.

As we can read in the statement, there does not seem to be any restrictions on ChatGPT functions, so that we can through MBUX, make the same inquiries and maintain the same conversations that the service already offers us in its current format. Of course, they also focus on such an important aspect as privacy by stating that it will be them, not OpenAI, who will do the integral data management.

We are undoubtedly struggling with it a very interesting movement and that sooner or later it had to happen. Whether it’s ChatGPT, Bing, Bard, or whatever solution comes along, jumping from current interfaces to new environments is the most natural way to extend the reach of these services. Today we’re talking about Mercedes-Benz, but it may not be long before we hear about similar experiences from other manufacturers, as well as the arrival of chatbots on other types of devices… of any type.

And on a more personal level, I’m sure many people will understand that I feel some emotion with this news, because like virtually every person who was a child/teenager in the 80s, Since then, I dreamed of being able to have funny conversations with a car. Probably, no matter how ChatGPT evolves, it will never have as great a conversation as KITT, but hey, this brings us closer to that childhood dream, right?