Rivian bolsters board with AI startup CEO appointment for tech leap

April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm

EV maker Rivian has appointed Cohere’s CEO, Aidan Gomez, to its board, signaling a robust bet on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. The move blends EV innovation with cutting-edge software expertise as the company positions itself to lead a charge into a smarter, tech-driven future.

techcrunch.com / 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...

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