# Rivian licenses AI assistant technology to Volkswagen under expanded joint venture

> Original title: Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-10-29T20:05:47.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/ayhne9l6o9rivoxwe2u7v2swd
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/rivian-expands-joint-venture-with-vw-to-include-ai-assistant/

## Summary

Rivian is licensing elements of its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group as part of their broader joint venture, according to its third-quarter investor presentation. The assistant could debut in Volkswagen's low-cost ID EVERY1 hatchback, though Rivian did not disclose licensing fees, payment terms, or which Volkswagen vehicles will use it.