GM to launch ‘eyes-off’ self-driving Cadillac Escalade by 2028, integrates Google’s Gemini AI

New York: General Motors (GM) has unveiled ambitious plans to roll out a vehicle capable of fully “eyes-off” autonomous driving by 2028 and integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence platform across its future models.

At its “GM Forward” event, the US auto giant said Gemini will allow drivers to “talk to your car as naturally as you would to a fellow passenger,” marking a leap toward seamless human–machine interaction.

The company revealed that its flagship electric SUV, the Cadillac Escalade, will be the first to feature this next-generation technology, promising drivers the ability to go completely “eyes-off” while on the road within three years.

GM noted it has already mapped more than 600,000 miles of “hands-free” roads in North America for its existing Super Cruise technology, which still requires driver attention but “without a single reported crash attributed to the system.”

“This combination of technology, scale, a decade of real-world deployment experience, and safety systems developed and tested for Super Cruise gives us the foundation to deliver the next phase of personal autonomy,” GM said.

The upcoming Escalade will also feature an advanced computing platform capable of updating every major system in real-time — from propulsion and steering to infotainment and safety.

GM’s announcement follows a strong market response, with shares jumping nearly 15 per cent on Tuesday after the company raised its full-year outlook following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings. Shares rose another 0.5 per cent in early trading on Wednesday.