GM's AI technology can control driver emotions

General Motors (GM) recently filed a patent that uses AI to adjust the vehicle environment based on emotions, combining innovation and privacy challenges.

General Motors (GM) recently filed a patent for an ambitious system that can detect the emotional state of a vehicle’s occupants and automatically adjust features like lighting, temperature, and music to support the mood. The system uses existing on-board sensors combined with machine learning (AI) technology to determine whether the driver or passenger is in a positive or negative state.

According to the patent, GM’s system would use a variety of sensors, voice recognition, heart rate monitoring, and video cameras to analyze emotions. If it detects that the driver is in a negative state, the car would proactively change the interior environment, including adjusting the interior lighting to cooler tones to create a sense of calm, along with playing mood-appropriate music or adjusting the car’s temperature. The system even mentions using scents and seat massages to enhance the calming effect.

The invention uses a variety of sensors, including voice recognition, heart rate measurement, and video cameras to analyze emotions. (Photo: CarBuzz)

Additionally, biometric sensors such as measuring breathing rate, heart rate or galvanic skin response are also mentioned, complementing the analysis of the face of the occupants.

The system can even issue warnings, such as suggesting drivers take a break if it detects they are angry. While this may sound helpful, some argue that this could be counterproductive, especially for those who are already in a “bloody drunk” state due to traffic stress.

For passengers, the possibility of a system monitoring individual emotions could raise privacy concerns. Not everyone wants their emotional state “read” by a machine, especially in sensitive situations or when they don’t want to share personal issues. Furthermore, the prospect of a car trying to intervene in an argument between individuals by playing music or offering to stop the car could further complicate the situation.

GM says the system can be turned on or off, but one suggestion is to introduce the feature for just one driver before expanding it to passengers. Still, the idea of a car that can understand and react to human emotions is appealing to many customers who regularly adjust their car environment to their moods.

Minh Hoan (Source: CarBuzz)

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