According to Sawyer Merritt, Rivian has announced its next-generation Autonomy hardware and software platform, featuring a self-improving, end-to-end AI system designed for scalable autonomous driving (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter). The system integrates 11 cameras (65 megapixels), 5 radars, and a new front-facing LiDAR, all powered by an in-house RAP1 chip manufactured with TSMC's 5nm process. Rivian's software-first approach leverages the Rivian Autonomy Platform and an end-to-end data loop for continuous training. Notably, the company introduced its Large Driving Model (LDM), a foundational AI model for autonomy trained similarly to large language models, using Group-Relative Policy Optimization to distill advanced driving strategies from vast datasets. This integrated approach positions Rivian as a serious competitor in the AI-powered self-driving vehicle market and highlights opportunities for AI-driven innovation in automotive autonomy.