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The development of proprietary AI chips by an electric vehicle manufacturer highlights a strategic move towards self-sufficiency in advanced driving technologies. This initiative aims to improve performance and reduce reliance on external suppliers, signaling a shift in the industry towards vertical integration and enhanced capabilities in autonomous systems.
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Rivian Develops AI Chip for Enhanced Autonomous Driving
Rivian, an American electric vehicle company, is developing its own artificial intelligence chip, RAP1, to replace Nvidia's technology as part of its plan to enhance autonomous driving capabilities. These chips will be used in the upcoming R2 SUV and will be manufactured by TSMC. Along with the development of new lidar sensors and AI models, Rivian aims to achieve full autonomous driving functionality. The new system can process 5 billion pixels per second, which is four times the performance of the current Nvidia system.