Doubao Large Model Powers Buick Zhijing E7, Ushering in Human-like Intelligent Cockpit

According to reports, SAIC General Motors has partnered with Volcano Engine to bring the latest generation of Doubao Large Model to the upcoming BUICK Vision E7. This marks a new stage in intelligent cabins, moving from "command interaction" to "semantic understanding."

Core Evolution: From "Rigid Commands" to "Emotional Awareness"

After integrating the Doubao Large Model, the BUICK Vision E7 infotainment system has transformed from an execution tool into an "understander":

Emotion Recognition: The system supports over 20 emotional expressions and can identify users' joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness through tone and speech rate. When you say "I'm a bit tired today," it won't just mechanically search but will empathetically play relaxing music for you.

Contextual Memory: It supports continuous conversations. You can first search for coffee shops and then add "I want lattes," and the system will automatically filter out suitable locations and plan the route.

Five Scenario Integrations: The functions cover five dimensions: companionship, travel, entertainment, vehicle usage, and car control, offering experiences similar to a "digital family member," such as interpreting ancient poems and role-playing.

Industry Boundaries: AI Can Be "Unrestrained," But Vehicle Control Must Be "Grounded"

To address industry concerns about the "AI taking over," engineers from SAIC General Motors stated that they have established a strict three-layer security isolation wall:

Application Layer: It establishes a basic sense of right and wrong, automatically intercepting dangerous commands like "turn off the headlights while driving."

Service Layer: It monitors speed and gear in real-time, intercepting non-essential interactions during critical moments such as high-speed driving or reversing.

Mechanical and Electrical Layer: Core components are controlled by independent hardware, and AI can only send requests through standardized interfaces. Physical buttons always have the highest priority.

Deep Collaboration: Why Is It the "Most Complete Version" of Doubao?

Currently, the Doubao Large Model holds nearly half of China's in-vehicle large model market share. However, the BUICK Vision E7 is considered the most complete vehicle for its capabilities:

Powerful Computing Power: Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 chip, the AI computing power reaches up to 70-144 TOPS, which is 7-14 times that of the previous 8155, supporting complex multimodal interactions.

Full-Chain Collaboration: Unlike some automakers who simply integrate interfaces, SAIC General Motors and Volcano Engine adopt a "full-chain collaboration" model, customizing training for the in-vehicle environment, achieving a voice recognition accuracy rate of up to 98%.

Fast Iteration: The OTA update cycle has been compressed from "by year" to "by month" or even real-time updates, enabling vehicles to have continuous growth capabilities.

Industry Insight: The Future of Intelligent Cabins - Embodied Intelligence

The reason why putting large models into cars has become a battleground is essentially the physical implementation of "embodied intelligence." The closed space of a car, frequent use, and powerful hardware make it the best carrier for AI and the physical world.

Conclusion: Balancing Rationality and Emotion

The BUICK Vision E7 has set the tone for the industry: AI is responsible for making the car more human-like, while strict control logic ensures safety. In the large model car trend of 2026, players who can balance the warmth of "human-like" features and the "industrial-grade" standards will have real competitiveness.