China's EV makers are competing on in-car AI features; ByteDance says its Doubao AI is used in 7M+ cars across 145 models, including from Mercedes, Audi, and VW (Evelyn Cheng/CNBC)
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly competing through advanced in-car AI features, with ByteDance's Doubao AI now integrated into over 7 million vehicles across 145 models, including those from major international brands like Mercedes, Audi, and Volkswagen. The trend highlights the growing role of AI integration in the automotive sector as a differentiator in the competitive EV market. While the technology is expanding rapidly, the report does not assess the performance or consumer response to these AI systems.
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