General Motors Appoints Barak Turovsky as First Chief AI Officer
Source: wardsauto.com
General Motors (GM) is accelerating its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) by appointing Barak Turovsky as its first-ever chief AI officer. This move highlights the automaker's commitment to integrating advanced technology into its operations.
New AI Leadership
Turovsky, a former executive at Cisco and Google, assumed his new role on Monday. He will report to Dave Richardson, SVP of software and services engineering, bringing over 25 years of experience to GM’s AI initiatives.
Driving AI Strategy
GM aims to leverage AI to develop new technologies, especially in the electric and autonomous vehicle sectors. Turovsky will be responsible for shaping the company’s AI vision and strategy.
Executive Perspectives
Richardson emphasized the importance of AI to GM's future, noting Turovsky's expertise will enhance products, optimize operations, and improve customer experience. Turovsky expressed his enthusiasm in a LinkedIn post, citing the company’s culture and legacy as inspirations.
Turovsky's Background
Before joining GM, Turovsky served as VP of AI at Cisco and held leadership positions at Google, including head of product, languages AI. His extensive background positions him well to drive GM’s AI advancements.
GM's Vision
GM's investment in AI reflects its broader strategy to innovate in automotive technology. The company aims to enhance its products and operations through strategic AI integration.