# Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant

> **Publication**: aitalky (Independent AI Journalism)
> **Canonical Citation URL**: https://aitalky.vercel.app/news/rivian-expands-joint-venture-with-vw-to-include-ai-assistant
> **Original Source**: [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/rivian-expands-joint-venture-with-vw-to-include-ai-assistant/)
> **Author**: Kirsten Korosec (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Thursday, October 29, 2026
> **Category**: INDUSTRY
> **Tags**: AI, TechCrunch AI, industry

## Executive Summary
Rivian doesn't disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result



## Full Coverage
The $5.8 billion joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group is expanding to include AI assistants

Rivian is now licensing elements of its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group as part of the broader joint venture, according to the company's third-quarter investor presentation released Thursday

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