Ola’s recent Sankalp 2024 event showcased a range of exciting developments, headlined by the announcement that their AI virtual assistant, Krutrim, will be integrated into Ola Electric scooters via the upcoming MoveOS5 operating system, expected to be released in beta around Diwali.
Key Highlights:
- Ola announces Krutrim AI integration in electric scooters: This integration will allow riders to interact with their scooters using voice commands and access various AI-powered features.
- Ola unveils AI chip-making plans: The company is venturing into AI chip manufacturing, with plans to produce silicon chips named Bodhi 1 and Bodhi 2.
- New AI Apps Unveiled: Two new AI apps were introduced:
- Krutim’s AI Customer Care app: This app enables developers to automate customer care services across 22 Indian languages, already utilized by Ola Electric and Ola Cabs.
- Bhashik: A multimodal language hub capable of video translation, currently being used by Unacademy and for live streaming the Sankalp event in multiple languages.
Additional Announcements:
- Ola Maps Expansion: The Ola Maps API for developers is being expanded to cover a broader range of use cases.
- Shopping Co-pilot: An AI-driven e-commerce tool was teased, aiming to personalize the shopping experience.
- ONDC Expansion: Ola Consumer plans to introduce more categories on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.
Ola’s AI Chip Ambitions:
- Bodhi 1: This silicon chip is designed for advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) and vision models, with production expected to start by 2026.
- Bodhi 2: This chip set is planned for 2028, promising support for 10T+ parameter models.
Ola’s Sankalp 2024 event has made it clear that the company is heavily invested in AI advancements, from integrating AI into its electric scooters to developing its own AI chips and expanding its AI-powered services. It will be interesting to see how these developments shape Ola’s future and the broader landscape of AI in India.
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