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# Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant

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**Published:** 2026-10-29T20:05:47.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** agent

## Summary

Rivian is expanding its joint venture with Volkswagen to include an AI assistant, though it has not disclosed whether the value of the $5\.8 billion joint venture will increase as a result\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/rivian-expands-joint-venture-with-vw-to-include-ai-assistant/>)