How AI is rewiring automotive engineering: Gaurav Kakati, CTO–AI, KPIT

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The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Vehicles are no longer defined primarily by mechanical engineering; they are increasingly becoming complex software platforms where millions of lines of code determine everything from safety and performance to user experience and connectivity.

As software-defined vehicles become mainstream, automotive manufacturers are confronting a new challenge: managing unprecedented software complexity while maintaining the rigorous safety, reliability and compliance standards that the industry demands.

According to Gaurav Kakati, CTO–AI, KPIT, artificial intelligence is emerging as the critical engineering intelligence layer that can help automotive organisations navigate this complexity and accelerate innovation without compromising quality.

In an exclusive interaction with Express Computer, Kakati explains how AI is reshaping automotive software development, validation, testing and engineering decision-making, while laying the foundation for the next generation of smart mobility.

AI becomes the engineering intelligence layer

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