Industry
After SDVs, next is AI: future cars\' battleground is context data
The competitive focus in the auto industry is expected to shift from software-defined vehicles to AI-defined vehicles, where the ability to understand and respond to roads, drivers and driving conditions matters more than which software is installed. TomTom CPO Leo Sei wrote that AI is driving a new turning point for cars, extending beyond autonomous driving to navigation and energy management. He highlighted context data combining sensors with detailed maps to anticipate unseen risks.