Industry executives from Google, GM, and Dolby foresee cars evolving into rolling smartphones offering entertainment, productivity, and safety.
They predict a smarter and customized future for automotive, including movie screens, productivity tools integration, video conferencing, customizable music, and gaming.
75% of carmakers plan to incorporate AI in vehicles within the year, with hands-free assistance features like Google Assistant and GM's Super Cruise technology already in operation.
Super Cruise enables hands-free driving on over 750,000 miles of roads, monitoring drivers' attentiveness through sensors.
New in-car services may come with subscription fees, offering consumers choice according to GM's senior vice president.
The discussion at SXSW focused on in-car capabilities rather than autonomous vehicles, with GM ending its pursuit of robotaxi development.
Dolby is collaborating with GM to bring Dolby Atmos audio technology to Cadillac vehicles, providing an immersive sound experience.
Google and Dolby emphasize safety and user experience in vehicle technology development, working on minimizing distractions and enhancing audio clarity.
Panelists addressed concerns like driver distraction, data privacy, and subscription services, emphasizing safety as a top priority in automotive technology advancements.
As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, industry experts emphasize balancing technological progress with safety, privacy, and user experience.