General Motors just dropped a bombshell at its GM Forward event, outlining its vision for cars that can literally drive themselves while chatting back like an old friend.
As detailed in GM’s official announcement, the company plans to launch “eyes-off” driving by 2028, debuting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
It’s not science fiction anymore—GM’s 700 million miles of hands-free driving with Super Cruise seem to have built the confidence for this leap.
What’s new here isn’t just autonomy—it’s personality. Starting next year, GM cars will come equipped with conversational AI powered by Google Gemini, evolving later into a fully homegrown model fine-tuned to your driving habits and preferences.
Imagine asking your car to find a hidden gem of a diner or explain a warning light in plain English—that’s the vibe GM’s aiming for.
Behind the wheel, a new unified computing platform will soon tie together everything from propulsion to infotainment, multiplying the car’s AI performance by 35 times.
Think less “car as product” and more “car as evolving ecosystem.” The company says it will start with the Escalade IQ but eventually touch all models.
And while all this sounds futuristic, GM’s robotics division is already hard at work.
The company’s Autonomous Robotics Center in Michigan is training collaborative robots—or “cobots”—to streamline factory operations, creating smarter, safer production lines.
That ties neatly into the broader industry push seen in innovations from Tesla’s Optimus project and Hyundai’s robotics investments —a reminder that AI isn’t just in dashboards, it’s in the assembly lines too.
The company’s tech ecosystem doesn’t stop at driving.
By 2026, GM will offer its Energy Home System for bi-directional EV charging—turning your car into a literal backup power source for your house or even the electrical grid.
It’s a clever move that blurs the line between car and home appliance.
Now, I’ve got to say, as someone who still double-checks if cruise control is engaged, the thought of “eyes-off” driving is both thrilling and terrifying.
But that’s progress for you: equal parts innovation and anxiety. GM’s vision signals that cars are no longer just machines—they’re becoming partners, assistants, even extensions of ourselves.
Whether we’re ready to trust them completely… that’s a different conversation.
