Mercedes vehicles already have voice-command capabilities allowing drivers to use the phrase, “Hey, Mercedes,” followed by a short command to do things like adjust the temperature in the vehicle, find a navigation destination or place a phone call. ChatGPT would make these voice commands more fluid and natural and could enable additional functions, according to Microsoft. Instead of just responding to simple commands, the system could engage in more natural-seeming conversation.
Drivers might ask for a quick recipe, for instance, or what’s the best time of the year for a trip to Colorado? The ChatGPT system can also interact with other applications to handle things like making restaurant reservations or purchase movie tickets, according to Microsoft\n \n . Mercedes owners in the United States with the MBUX “infortainment” system will be able to beta test the ChatGPT system starting on June 16 by using the voice command “Hey Mercedes, I want to join the beta program.