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Toyota's new concept car gives AI a friendly face

The advanced AI seems more like "Her" than "Terminator."

Updated Tue, Jan 31, 2017, 10:31 AM·1 min read

Now that artificial intelligence is improving and becoming more ubiquitous by the day, we should be bracing ourselves for the robot uprising, right?
That's the question our host Johnathan Fernandez had in mind when we sent him to CES 2017 in Las Vegas to check out Toyota's new, futuristic Concept-i vehicle. Fortunately for mankind, Fernandez's skepticism evaporated after meeting the car's AI personality, Yui, and getting a personal tour of the new ride. The seats' massage function probably didn't hurt, either.

In the video below, check out Fernandez's experience on the show floor and decide for yourself whether Skynet is just around the corner, or whether a new batch of vehicular companions is more likely.

Click here to learn more about how Toyota's Concept-i is pushing the boundaries of driving to the next level.

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