Inside Rivian’s Hybrid AI Stack: Edge Intelligence Meets Cloud Compute

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Rivian’s AI assistant uses a mix of custom models running on the vehicle and larger models processed remotely — a hybrid setup meant to balance speed, personalization, and computational power. The company built much of its software stack internally, including its own models and an AI orchestration layer that manages how those models work together.
Some agentic functions were sourced from external partners, but Rivian emphasizes vertical control over the core stack. The mission, Bensaid says, is to deliver an assistant that improves customer trust and engagement — not just a gimmick.

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Combining edge and cloud is the future of automotive AI.

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Rivian’s tech stack is more advanced than most legacy automakers.