On August 21, Tesla made a significant upgrade to the voice assistant feature in its vehicles, planning to introduce more powerful artificial intelligence technology. According to the latest updated "Tesla In-Car Voice Assistant Terms of Service," Tesla has for the first time confirmed that its voice assistant will integrate external large model technology, with partners including ByteDance's Volcano Engine and AI company DeepSeek.

According to the terms, Tesla's voice assistant will be supported by the Doubao large model (Cloud Sparrow large model) provided by Volcano Engine and DeepSeek Chat. This change means that car owners will not only be able to control various functions of their Tesla vehicles through voice commands, but also engage in casual chats with the voice assistant. This will allow drivers to access real-time information, check the weather, and achieve a more natural smart cabin interaction experience.

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To activate this new feature, owners can use a physical button or a simple wake-up word "Hey, Tesla." This innovation marks that Tesla is accelerating the localization of intelligent services in the Chinese market, enhancing the competitiveness of its products by collaborating with leading domestic AI technology companies.

However, although Tesla has announced the relevant technology partners, it has not yet revealed when users will be able to truly experience these enhanced AI interaction features. With the development of technology and changes in market demand, Tesla is continuously improving its products to provide users with a more convenient and intelligent driving experience.

Tesla's efforts in automotive intelligence not only reflect its keen understanding of market changes but also demonstrate its ambitions in the future of transportation. Looking forward to a near future, car owners will be able to enjoy a smarter and more humanized voice assistant service while driving.