Core Insights - Cerence Inc.'s hybrid AI platform, Cerence xUI™, has been awarded AutoTech AI Solution of the Year at the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards, recognizing its innovation in automotive and transportation technologies [1][3] Company Overview - Cerence Inc. is a global leader in creating AI-powered experiences in the automotive sector, with over 525 million cars equipped with its technology [4] - The company specializes in voice, generative AI, and large language models, partnering with leading automakers and technology firms to enhance user experiences [4] Product Features - Cerence xUI™ is powered by CaLLM™, offering multi-modal capabilities and integration with third-party models, enabling natural voice interactions for drivers and passengers [2][5] - The platform supports complex interactions through multi-step conversational threads and can process a wide range of user inputs, enhancing the in-car experience [5] - xUI's architecture is designed to be flexible and future-proof, allowing integration with both OEM-first and third-party technologies, thus avoiding vendor lock-in [5] Industry Recognition - The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program highlights excellence in automotive technologies, with xUI standing out among thousands of nominations from 15 countries [3][7] - The award emphasizes the value xUI delivers to OEMs and end users, providing a personalized and context-aware AI assistant experience [3]

AI industry leaders join forces to unlock intelligent, low-power voice interaction for automotive applications SUMMARY AND KEY POINTS: Cerence AI and SiMa.ai partner to run CaLLM Edge on SiMa’s Modalix MLSoC, bringing advanced, low-power conversational AI to vehicles.This partnership allows OEMs to deliver an improved user experience with real-time, multi-modal interaction.The solution will debut at IAA Mobility 2025, with a live demo of CaLLM Edge running on SiMa.ai hardware. MUNICH and BURLINGTON, Mass., ...