AI Agents Are Redefining the Future of the Software-Defined Cockpit

From voice-first interaction and intelligent assistants to AI-optimised hardware, the next generation of automotive cockpits will be built around agentic AI.
Yu Yang, Principal Lead Analyst – Automotives & Robotics at Yole Group and Advisor on the InCabin China Advisory Board explores how this shift is changing vehicle architecture, semiconductor requirements and the future of human-vehicle interaction.Â
Building the Unified AI Stack for Software-Defined Vehicles

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, the challenge is no longer adding more AI features- it’s creating an architecture that allows them to work together.
In this interview, Natalie Stormanns, Head of Infotainment and Digital Experience at MHP – A Porsche Company, explores why unified AI stacks, centralized compute, and integrated vehicle and cabin data are becoming essential to delivering safer, more intelligent, and more personalised driving experiences.