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"path": "/2026/05/12/rivian-hey-rivian-ai-assistant-vehicle-control/",
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"site": "https://electrek.co",
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"daimler",
"hyundai",
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"textContent": "Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 owners as part of its latest over-the-air software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription.\n\nThe assistant is notable because it can actually control your vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch.\n\nmore…",
"title": "Rivian rolls out ‘Hey Rivian’ AI assistant with full vehicle control"
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