GM Plans “Eyes-Off” Self-Driving Cars by 2028

It looks like GM is stepping up their game when it comes to self-driving technology. Actually, they’re taking the concept to a whole new level.

According to ABC 12, General Motors says that by 2028, you might be able to sit back, relax, and literally stop paying attention while your car drives you around. 2028? That’s like two years away.

The company plans to roll out what they’re calling “eyes off” driving, meaning you won’t have to keep your hands on the wheel or eyes on the road. The first vehicle to get the feature will be the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

What Exactly Is “Eyes-Off” Driving?

The idea is that your car will handle everything, and we mean everything. You can catch up on emails, scroll TikTok, or even watch a show on the built-in screen, all while you’re being chauffeured around...by your car. GM says it could eventually go even further, with your car dropping you off at work, running errands like picking up dinner, then coming back in time to take you home.

I’m not gonna lie, I’m all about new tech, but it’s wild how fast my favorite sci-fi movies are turning into real life. Cars driving themselves and dropping us off at work? I never thought I’d actually see that happen.

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On top of that, GM is also working on adding conversational AI to its vehicles next year, so you’ll be able to talk to your car like it’s a person. Ask for directions, change the music, or complain about traffic, and it’ll actually respond. It’s basically ChatGPT in your car.

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