Paying attention to the progressive steps of Chat GPT and artificial intelligence overall may not seem necessary to some dealers, but its importance should not be understated.
While the impact that AI and especially Chat GPT will have on auto retail is not fully known, the technology is moving forward with increasing speed and arguably at alarming rates. In a recent news release, IDTechEx said the potential for this technology to both improve working environments and reinvent socializing (within an automotive context) is “promising.”
“Cars that can judge the difference between people and signposts are becoming more common on the roads, as electric and autonomous vehicles benefit from advancements in AI and robotics. The use of AI chips and advanced sensors can give robot-like qualities to cars, as they can process sensor data locally,” the company said in its news release.
These types of vehicles, when paired with traffic information from the cloud, will be able to make their own decisions — with the goal of ensuring/promoting the safety and benefit of the driver or passenger. Interpreting camera data to understand obstructions or hazards will also allow AI to make decisions “independently of a driver.”
“AI’s applications are increasing worldwide, and installing chips into vehicles and robots allows a certain level of freedom, enabling them to run and think for themselves without human input or supervision,” said IDTechEx. “It might one day be possible to trust the judgment of a vehicle more than a human driver,” they added.
This is the type of evolved technology dealers may be dealing with in the future: questions about AI, its ability to keep the consumer safe, and more. AI is already being implemented in auto retail tools, and dealers may find their tech and processes increasingly aided or influenced by AI decisions.
