General Motors recently announced a major personnel appointment, formally hiring 49-year-old Barak Turovsky as the company's first chief artificial intelligence officer. This appointment marks a new stage in GM's strategic layout in the field of artificial intelligence. The company plans to further promote the in-depth application of AI technology in core businesses such as electric vehicles, internal combustion engines and autonomous driving to cope with the future intelligent changes in the automotive industry.
Turowski has extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence and has held important positions in technology giants such as Cisco and Google. During his time at Cisco, he was responsible for leading the artificial intelligence department and promoted the implementation of a number of innovative technologies. At Google, it has led the research and development and promotion of artificial intelligence technology, and has accumulated deep technical background and industry insight. His joining will undoubtedly inject new technological vitality into General Motors and help the company occupy an advantageous position in intelligent competition.
Dave Richardson, senior vice president of General Motors' software and service engineering team, said that artificial intelligence is the core driving force for the company's future development. He pointed out that AI technology will play a vital role whether it is the intelligent upgrade of electric vehicles, the optimization of internal combustion engine technology, or the breakthrough in autonomous driving technology. The top priority of Turowsky and his team is to deeply integrate AI software functions into GM's entire range of products and other businesses, thereby improving overall operational efficiency and user experience.
When accepting the appointment, Turowsky expressed his expectations for future work. He said that he will make full use of his professional knowledge and experience to form a team of top AI experts to help General Motors stand out in the intelligent competition. He also emphasized that AI technology will not only optimize the site selection of charging stations and improve inventory management, but will also ensure the efficient operation of the production line and provide strong support for the company's sustainable development.
This appointment is not only a major layout of General Motors in the field of artificial intelligence, but also a key step for the company to cope with future changes in the automotive industry. With the continuous advancement of AI technology, General Motors is expected to make more breakthroughs in electric vehicles, autonomous driving and other fields, further consolidating its leading position in the global automobile market.