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Baidu denies report that its Ernie AI chatbot is linked to Chinese military research
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Chinese technology company Baidu has denied allegations that its AI chatbot Ernie is connected to Chinese military research. The denial came in response to a report from a Hong Kong newspaper that claimed an academic paper affiliated with the People's Liberation Army cyberwarfare division stated that the division tested its AI system on Baidu's Ernie. Baidu refuted the allegations and clarified that Ernie is publicly available with no collaboration with the authors of the paper. The stock price of Baidu faced a significant decline after the report was published.
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Samsung’s new phones replace Google AI with Baidu in China
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S24 lineup in China and is partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu for its Galaxy AI features. The Chinese version of the smartphone will use Baidu's Ernie chatbot, as Google is not mentioned in this launch. The AI features include translation, summarization, and text formatting, along with real-time call translation and a version of Google's Circle to Search feature. This substitution is likely due to Google's limited presence in China. Baidu had to gain approval from the Chinese government before launching Ernie.
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Baidu says AI chatbot 'Ernie Bot' has amassed 200 million users
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Chinese internet company Baidu announced that its artificial intelligence chatbot "Ernie Bot" has gained over 200 million users and is being used 200 million times daily. The chatbot, launched eight months ago, has attracted a large user base and is a popular choice for individuals and enterprise clients in China. Despite competition from other domestic AI services like Alibaba-backed Kimi, the Baidu chatbot remains the most widely used in China. However, globally, Baidu's AI service still lags behind OpenAI's ChatGPT, which remains the most popular generative AI service.
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Alibaba and Baidu slash AI model prices amid cloud computing price war
Livemint
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1y ago
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Alibaba and Baidu, two major Chinese tech companies, have lowered their prices for large-language models (LLMs), intensifying competition in China's cloud computing market. Alibaba's cloud division has cut prices by up to 97% for its Tongyi Qwen LLMs, while Baidu has made its Ernie Speed and Ernie Lite models free for all business users. The price war in the cloud computing sector, driven by the success of AI chatbot services, could impact profit margins for these companies. Bytedance also recently announced significant price reductions for its Doubao LLMs.
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China's Baidu says DeepSeek success inspired open source move
Economic Times
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6m ago
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Baidu is embracing an open-source model for its generative AI chatbot, inspired by DeepSeek's success. Despite initially launching an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT, Baidu's Ernie 4.0 struggled against competitors like DeepSeek's R1. CEO Robin Li announced plans to open-source Ernie 4.5, aiming for easier adoption. Baidu's quarterly revenue fell 2% due to lower advertising, despite growth in its Cloud AI unit, handling increased user queries and interactions on the Ernie platform.
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Baidu CEO says more than 70 large AI language models released in China
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Baidu CEO Robin Li announced that more than 70 large artificial intelligence language models with over 1 billion parameters have been released in China. Baidu's latest AI chatbot, Ernie 3.5, boasts double the processing speed and 50% improved efficiency compared to its previous version. Other Chinese companies, including SenseTime, Baichuan Intelligent Technology, Zhipu AI, and MiniMax, also launched AI chatbots after securing regulatory approval for mass market releases.
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Baidu launches upgraded AI model, says user base hits 300 million
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Baidu has introduced an upgraded version of its AI model, Ernie 4.0 Turbo, to compete in China's AI market. The new model will be available to the public through web and mobile app interfaces, and developers can integrate it through Baidu's Qianfan AI platform. Baidu's Chief Technology Officer, Wang Haifeng, shared that Ernie has gained 300 million users since its launch. Baidu also announced an upgrade to its PaddlePaddle AI ecosystem, supporting 14.65 million developers and serving 370,000 organizations. This comes as OpenAI plans to block access to its API from China, prompting Chinese AI firms to attract affected users with migration services and incentives.
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China is building its own AI at a rapid pace
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese tech giants are rapidly developing their own AI models and trying to catch up with their US counterparts like OpenAI. The Chinese government has approved over 40 AI models in the last six months, including 14 Large Language Models (LLMs) in just the past week. Baidu, often referred to as "China's Google," is leading the charge with its AI chatbot Ernie Bot, which has over 100 million users and is considered a competitor to OpenAI's GPT-4 model. However, Chinese companies face both technological and political challenges, as AI models must adhere to strict government regulations and avoid sensitive topics. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, such as restrictions on semiconductor sales, may hinder China's progress in becoming an AI superpower.
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Chinese internet company Baidu posts modest revenue growth in September quarter
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese internet company Baidu reported a 6% year-on-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2023, surpassing analyst expectations. The company is diversifying into sectors such as cloud computing, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence (AI) to combat increased domestic competition and a sluggish economy. Baidu's AI chatbot Ernie, introduced in October, claims to rival the capabilities of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The company reported a profit of $996 million and a revenue of $4.7 billion in the three-month period, representing a 23% and 6% increase, respectively.
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Baidu revenue grows 6% in Q4 as AI and advertising boost business
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Baidu, China's largest internet search engine, reported a 6% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, driven by its artificial intelligence applications and advertising business. The company's adjusted net income soared by 44% compared to the same period last year, surpassing analysts' expectations. Baidu has been investing in AI as a strategy to counter the slowing Chinese economy, with its Ernie Bot and other AI services starting to contribute to its revenue. The company's online marketing revenue also grew by 6%. Baidu's shares rose by 0.4% following the announcement.
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China's Baidu rolls out ChatGPT rival to public
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
China's Baidu has launched its AI app ERNIE Bot to the public, aiming to capitalize on the global AI trend. This follows China's introduction of new regulations for AI developers, enabling them to compete while controlling online information. ERNIE Bot, the first domestic AI app available in China, is part of Baidu's suite of generative AI apps. The app's widespread availability will aid its improvement with human feedback. These apps are designed to understand, generate, reason, and remember complex questions in human-like language. Chinese apps must follow socialist values and not threaten security or promote harmful content.
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