China's Baidu will launch the next generation of its artificial intelligence model Ernie in mid-March, which will see ...

The planned update comes as Chinese companies race to develop innovative AI models to compete with OpenAI and other U.S.-based companies. Baidu was the first major Chinese tech company to roll out ...

On Tuesday, Baidu ... during the quarter. Co-founder and CEO Robin Li said 2024 marked a pivotal year in the company’s transformation from an internet-centric to an AI-first business.

Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese internet search giant Baidu will make its advanced AI chatbot services free, as competition heats up among global developers following the surging popularity of startup ...

The AI service will be accessible at no cost to all users on both desktop and mobile platforms, Baidu said in a WeChat post. Baidu faces growing competition in China's AI sector, particularly from ...

In 2023, Baidu launched paid premium functions for its AI service, including its text to image generator, charging users from up to 59.9 yuan ($8.2) a month. Ernie Bot has amassed 430 million ...