General Motors (GM) has announced plans to introduce “eyes-off” driving capability and advanced conversational AI as part of its next generation of intelligent vehicles, advancing what the company calls “personal autonomy.”
The automaker revealed that by 2028, the Cadillac Escalade IQ will feature eyes-off driving for highway use. When active, turquoise lighting on the dashboard and exterior mirrors will indicate hand-off operation. GM emphasizes that the system relies on redundancy through lidar, radar, and cameras integrated into the vehicle, with sensor fusion, real-world driving data, and simulations providing a safe and reliable autonomous experience.
GM builds on its experience with Super Cruise, its hands-free driving system launched in 2017. The company reports that Super Cruise has been used across 23 vehicle models, covering over 700 million hands-free miles without any crashes attributed to the system. The new eyes-off technology will leverage this proven track record alongside autonomous software from Cruise, GM’s self-driving vehicle subsidiary.
In addition to autonomy, GM will introduce conversational AI powered by Google Gemini in 2026. This system allows drivers to interact naturally with their vehicles, assisting with tasks such as drafting messages, planning routes, or locating charging stations. GM also plans a proprietary AI assistant integrated with OnStar, drawing from the vehicle’s onboard intelligence to provide personalized guidance and predictive maintenance alerts.
Both the eyes-off system and conversational AI will operate on GM’s new centralized computing platform, which delivers up to 35 times the AI performance of current systems and integrates propulsion, steering, braking, infotainment, and safety functions.
This move signals GM’s commitment to blending advanced autonomous driving technology with intelligent, AI-driven user experiences to redefine the future of personal mobility.
