Is Rivian Going Big on AI? A New Board Member Suggests Ambitious Plans
- EV manufacturer Rivian appointed Aidan Gomez, Cohere co-founder and CEO, to its board on April 23, 2025.
- Rivian has developed an AI assistant framework for its electric vehicles since 2023, requiring specific expertise.
- Gomez brings extensive AI and data science experience, having co-authored a foundational 2017 AI technical paper.
- CEO RJ Scaringe noted Gomez's expertise will "support Rivian" in integrating new technologies.
- The appointment signals Rivian's commitment to its AI strategy and software leadership ambitions.
10 Articles
10 Articles
Rivian Boosts AI Strategy with Cohere CEO’s Board Appointment
Rivian has strengthened its AI strategy by appointing Aidan Gomez, co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, to its board. Gomez’s appointment was announced through a regulatory filing. The move underscores Rivian’s ambition to lead in automotive software and AI-driven autonomy. Gomez is a data scientist and AI expert. He launched Cohere in 2019, focusing on AI foundation models for enterprises like Oracle and Notion. Gomez will be on …
Rivian elects Cohere’s CEO to its board in latest signal the EV maker is bullish on AI
Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The appointment is the latest sign that Rivian sees promises in applying AI to its own venture while positioning itself as a software leader — and even provider — within the automotive industry. Rivian increased the size of the board and elected Gomez, whose term will expire in 2026, according to the fil…


Rivian elects Cohere's CEO to its board in latest signal the EV maker is bullish on AI
Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The
Electric vehicle maker Rivian elects Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez to board of directors
American electric vehicle (EV) producer Rivian has elected Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez to its board of directors, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.The role is “effective immediately,” according to Rivian. The executive’s term expires at Rivian’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Rivian has been developing an AI assistant for EVs since 2023. Cohere directed BetaKit to Rivian when asked for comment. Rivian CEO RJ Scarin…
BLK ALERTS - Rivian elects Cohere’s CEO to its board in latest signal the EV maker is bullish on AI
Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The appointment is the latest sign that Rivian sees promises in applying AI to its own venture while positioning itself as a software leader — and even provider — within the […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage