Rivian Reveals Its Plans for AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
Rivian is taking a more hands-on role in the future of vehicle autonomy, with plans to design and manufacture its own silicon chips as part of a broader push toward AI-driven driving systems. The strategy was outlined on December 11 by Chief Executive RJ Scaringe during the company’s first Autonomy and AI Day, held at its headquarters in Palo Alto. A key part of Rivian’s roadmap is the shift to a proprietary silicon chip designed for vision-focused physical AI. Vidya Rajagopalan, senior VP of electrical hardware, said building custom silicon chips allows the company to move faster while improving efficiency and lowering long-term costs. The…