Kia hopes AI can take the pain out of buying a new car


Kia Motors America introduces an AI-powered virtual assistant called Kian.

Car companies hope that in the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the key to bringing truly autonomous vehicles to the masses, but starting today, Kia in the US is testing whether an AI-powered personal assistant can help consumers find and purchase the car they need. 

Developed in partnership with conversational commerce company CarLabs, Kia's personal assistant, Kian, is now live on Facebook Messenger and is ready to answer your questions. 

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