Rivian’s software chief thinks you don’t need CarPlay or buttons

Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer and co-CEO of the RV Tech joint venture with Volkswagen, discusses the company’s software strategy, including the AI-powered Rivian Assistant and the new architecture for future EVs. Rivian is preparing to launch the more affordable R2 model and has shipped the Rivian Assistant in its R1 vehicles.