Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5
BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced the launch of two new artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing AI sector. The company introduced Ernie 4.5, an upgraded foundational model, and Ernie X1, a logic-focused model designed … Continue reading Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5
Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
CUPERTINA/BEIJING – The rumor mill is churning: Apple is said to be planning an AI collaboration with the Chinese company Baidu for iOS 18. Baidu shares have already risen after Chinese media reported talks between Apple and the Chinese tech … Continue reading Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
Baidu Plans to Raise Capital in Hong Kong
BEIJING/HONG KONG – Baidu, Chinese search engine and AI giant, is planning to raise at least HK$28 billion ($3.6 billion) by selling 95 million shares in a secondary listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, the latest US-traded Chinese tech … Continue reading Baidu Plans to Raise Capital in Hong Kong
Baidu invests in Chinese smart lock start-up
Beijing – Baidu, China’s dominant internet search engine operator, said on Tuesday that it led a 600 million yuan (US$87 million) financing round in Chinese smart lock start-up YunDing Network Technology, pushing further into the growing market for smart home … Continue reading Baidu invests in Chinese smart lock start-up