Baidu

With Ernie 4.5 and X1, Baidu is betting on affordability to speed up AI adoption in China.

The Chinese tech giant says its latest Ernie model outperforms GPT-4.5 while costing just 1% as much.

Despite a sharp decline in AI inference costs, Baidu’s CEO cautions that the industry still lacks a breakthrough app to justify massive spending.

Tech giants like Baidu are moving beyond the hype of large models, focusing on practical AI tools that deliver real-world value.

A former employee exposes leadership failures, operational chaos, and conflicting goals as the driving forces behind Jiyue’s downfall.

Baidu has received a green light from regulators to begin testing its autonomous cars in North Lantau, Hong Kong.

Baidu unveiled a slate of new AI technology at its annual event, though plans for a Sora rival remain on hold.

With plans to launch in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Middle East, Baidu’s robotaxi service aims to break new ground as competition in self-driving intensifies.