GM to replace CarPlay/Android Auto with Google AI system, potentially making AM/FM radio a paid feature.

General Motors plans to replace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a new in-house infotainment system using Google AI, raising concerns that traditional AM/FM radio may become a paywalled feature. The shift, aimed at creating a subscription-based platform, could limit free access to radio, especially in areas with poor streaming coverage. Consumer backlash is growing, with many citing the loss of CarPlay/Android Auto as a dealbreaker. Experts warn the move risks alienating customers and diminishing radio’s role in automotive culture.