According to Sawyer Merritt, in an interview published on Stratechery with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Rivian is prioritizing the integration of advanced AI-powered autonomy features to differentiate its electric vehicles (EVs) in the competitive automotive market (source: Stratechery, 2025). Scaringe highlighted the company's focus on building robust in-house AI systems for real-time perception, decision-making, and driver assistance, emphasizing that these technologies are crucial for long-term scalability and safety. The discussion reveals significant business opportunities for AI solution providers, as Rivian’s approach demonstrates the growing demand for custom AI stacks in EVs. This trend reflects a broader industry shift towards proprietary autonomous driving platforms and opens the door for B2B partnerships and third-party AI suppliers in the automotive sector.