General Motors has unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence and machine learning features set to transform its vehicle lineup over the next three years. At the heart of the announcement is a groundbreaking capability for the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV, which will offer true eyes-off driving by 2028. When on mapped highways, the vehicle will allow drivers to safely disengage from the road entirely—reading, texting, or even sleeping—while the car handles all aspects of driving. A distinctive turquoise light will illuminate the dashboard and side mirrors to signal when the system is active. The feature relies on a combination of lidar, radar, and high-resolution cameras to perceive the environment, with machine learning models trained on vast amounts of real-world driving data to make safe, real-time decisions. GM says its goal is to deliver the most trusted and scalable eyes-off driving technology on the path to personal autonomy. This advancement builds on GM’s existing Super Cruise hands-free driving system, first introduced in 2017 and now available across 23 models. While Super Cruise has been a leader in driver-assist technology, GM’s recent history with autonomous vehicles has been marked by setbacks. The company shut down its robotaxi division, Cruise, after a federal investigation revealed false statements to regulators about a robotaxi incident in which a pedestrian was struck and dragged 20 feet. Since then, GM has refocused its efforts entirely on consumer-facing autonomous driving systems. Despite these challenges, GM remains committed to its long-term vision of full electrification by 2035. The company recently reported a $1.6 billion loss tied to declining EV demand and the revaluation of its electric vehicle plants and supplier contracts. The expiration of the U.S. electric vehicle tax credit on October 1 has contributed to a sharp drop in EV sales, prompting automakers to scale back production. Still, GM executives remain confident that demand will stabilize by early 2026 and that the company’s strong product lineup and focus on innovation will drive future growth. Features like full eyes-off driving and advanced AI integration are expected to play a key role in boosting consumer interest. In addition to autonomous driving, GM will introduce an in-vehicle Google Gemini AI chatbot next year, enabling natural conversations with the car. This is the first step toward a more advanced, custom-built AI system that will learn individual preferences over time—suggesting restaurants based on dietary habits, predicting maintenance needs, and adapting to driver behavior. The full custom AI system has no set launch date but is expected to be rolled out in the future. “Together, these advancements mark a turning point: AI that drives for you when you want it to, talks with you when you need it to, and gets smarter every day,” GM said in a statement.