GM and Nvidia Partner to Bring AI to Factories, Robots ??, and Autonomous Vehicles ??

General Motors (GM) is deepening its collaboration with Nvidia to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations, from manufacturing and robotics to self-driving technology.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the expanded partnership at the company's GTC conference in San Jose, emphasizing that the era of autonomous vehicles has arrived.

“We’re excited to build AI with GM in three key areas,” Huang said. “AI for manufacturing to revolutionize production, AI for enterprise to enhance car design and simulation, and AI inside vehicles to power advanced driving capabilities.”

How Nvidia Will Power GM’s AI Transformation

Under this partnership, Nvidia will provide AI infrastructure—mainly its powerful GPUs—to GM, helping the automaker develop custom AI solutions.

Nvidia has long been a key player in the automotive industry, supplying GPUs for autonomous systems used by companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Wayve. The tech giant also offers a complete autonomous vehicle platform, including DriveOS, an operating system that supports AI-driven driving features. Toyota recently announced plans to equip its next-gen vehicles with Nvidia’s Drive AGX Orin supercomputer and DriveOS for enhanced automation and safety.

“We collaborate with automakers in whatever way best suits their needs,” Huang explained. “We build the training, simulation, and self-driving car computers—along with the software stacks, models, and algorithms—just as we do for many other industries.”

AI-Driven Smart Factories and Autonomous Systems

GM will leverage Nvidia’s Omniverse and Cosmos to develop AI-powered manufacturing models. This will allow the automaker to create digital twins of its factories and assembly lines, enabling virtual testing of production processes without disrupting real-world operations. Additionally, AI will enhance robotics used for material handling, transport, and precision welding.

On the vehicle side, GM plans to integrate Nvidia’s Drive AGX hardware into its future advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-cabin safety features. This move aligns with GM’s strategic shift following its decision to halt funding for its robotaxi business. Instead, the company is focusing on refining its hands-free ADAS, Super Cruise, and gradually developing fully autonomous personal vehicles by absorbing its self-driving unit, Cruise.

Strengthening a Longstanding Partnership

GM has been using Nvidia GPUs for AI model training, simulation, and validation for years. This latest expansion broadens the scope to include AI-driven improvements in automotive plant design and operations.

While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, this partnership signals GM’s continued investment in AI to drive efficiency and innovation across its entire ecosystem.