Rivian establishes a cutting-edge artificial intelligence center in London to accelerate advancements in autonomous driving technology
Rivian to Establish London Office for AI and Autonomous Driving
American electric vehicle startup, Rivian, has announced plans to open a new office in London, focusing on its artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving efforts. The office, set to complement Rivian's existing team based in Palo Alto, California, is expected to attract top UK talent [1][2][4][5].
The Rivian Autonomy Platform, now in its second generation, has been designed around AI. Currently achieving Level 2 autonomy, the platform allows customers to drive hands-free on the highway [1][3]. Rivian aims to increase the capabilities of its technology to Level 3, enabling drivers to engage in other tasks but be ready to step in when required [1].
To accomplish this, Rivian is collecting data from the increasing number of Rivian vehicles equipped with the technology. This data will be used to fine-tune the technology and build a Large Driving Model for handling trickier driving scenarios [1].
The work done by the UK team is expected to accelerate Rivian's plans and ensure its vehicles remain technologically advanced. The company's Vice President, Autonomy & AI, James Philbin, expressed his excitement about the London AI hub [4].
While the location of the office in London has not been specified yet, Rivian's connected vehicles improve over time through over-the-air updates, suggesting that even the location of the office will likely be subject to future updates.
Rivian's AI and Autonomy day, scheduled for later this year, will provide more information about the company's plans in this field [1]. In the meantime, those interested in Rivian's technology can explore the company's referral link, which offers three months of Full Self-Driving (FSD) when buying a Tesla [6] (Advertisement).
[1] https://www.electrek.co/2025/05/15/rivian-opens-london-office-ai-autonomous-driving/ [2] https://www.techradar.com/news/rivian-opens-a-new-office-in-london-to-focus-on-ai-and-autonomous-driving [3] https://www.rivian.com/autonomy [4] https://www.autocar.co.uk/business-news/industry/rivian-opens-new-office-in-london-to-focus-on-ai-and-autonomous-driving [5] https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rivian-opens-office-london-focus-ai-autonomous-driving-2025-05-15/ [6] https://www.rivian.com/referral (Advertisement)
- Rivian's new London office, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving, will broaden its team and tap into the UK's top talent, hoping to expedite its autonomous driving technology advancements.
- Dedicated to the development of AI for autonomous driving, the second generation of Rivian Autonomy Platform is designed around AI technology, with the intention of increasing its capabilities to Level 3, where drivers can engage in other tasks while remaining ready to intervene when necessary.
