Baidu set to unleash Ernie 3.5 soon! Will the ChatGPT rival be a game changer?

Baidu set to unleash Ernie 3.5 soon! Will the ChatGPT rival be a game changer?

Baidu’s CEO Robin Li recently announced that the company is gearing up for the imminent release of Ernie 3.5. This advanced generative AI language model will play a crucial role in empowering Baidu’s Ernie Bot app, akin to ChatGPT, and enhancing the capabilities of its search engine. During the Zhongguancun Forum, a renowned technology event […]

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Baidu sues app developers and Apple over fake Ernie bot app on App Store

Baidu sues app developers and Apple over fake Ernie bot app on App Store

Baidu, the Chinese search engine, has taken legal action against both Apple and “relevant” app developers for distributing fake copies of its recently launched Ernie bot app on the App Store. Ernie, which utilizes artificial intelligence technology, has been dubbed as the most comparable alternative to the US-developed chatbot ChatGPT in China. Late on Friday, […]

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Baidu cancels planned product launch of its ChatGPT-rival

Baidu cancels planned product launch of its ChatGPT-rival

Chinese search engine giant Baidu has cancelled a planned livestreamed product launch related to its ChatGPT-rival. According to a report by Reuters, the company has advertised its AI chatbot – Ernie bot as being open to media and the public. The webcast was scheduled for Monday afternoon. But as per the report, it was switched […]

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Made-in-China AI bot fails to impress upon launch, shares slide 10%

Made-in-China AI bot fails to impress upon launch, shares slide 10%

Chinese search giant Baidu on Thursday unveiled its answer to the viral AI-powered ChatGPT. The Chinese chatbot however failed to impress investors, leading to Baidu’s shares falling close to 10% during the day and eventually closing 6.4% lower in Hong Kong. Baidu showcased a pre-recorded Ernie (Enhanced Representation of Knowledge Integration) Bot’s ability to solve […]

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Baidu’s Ernie Bot inspired by ChatGPT to power company’s all operations

Baidu’s Ernie Bot inspired by ChatGPT to power company’s all operations

Baidu’s CEO Robin Li announced on Wednesday that the company’s ChatGPT-inspired Ernie Bot, which was made available to the public in March, will be integrated across all operations of the Chinese search giant. During a conference call with analysts, Baidu’s CEO Robin Li revealed that the company’s first step will be to integrate Ernie Bot […]

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US-listed Chinese firms get a new lease on life—maybe

Beijing offered a conciliatory overture in a long-running standoff with Washington over audits of U.S.-listed Chinese companies. That is a concrete first step that could prevent the delisting of hundreds of Chinese companies from American exchanges. The ball now heads back to Washington’s court—where its reception remains highly uncertain. China’s securities regulator proposed revisions to […]

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China set to pass one of the world’s strictest data-privacy laws

China’s top legislative body is expected this week to pass a privacy law that resembles the world’s most robust framework for online privacy protections, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation. But unlike European governments, which themselves face more public pressure over data collection, Beijing is expected to maintain broad access to data under the new Personal […]

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China's Baidu closes flat on debut as investors wary of fundraising spree in city - ET Telecom

China’s Baidu closes flat on debut as investors wary of fundraising spree in city – ET Telecom

By Scott Murdoch and Yingzhi Yang HONG KONG: Baidu Inc shares have closed flat in their Hong Kong secondary listing debut on Tuesday, bucking a trend of first-day pops on the bourse, as investors were wary of a fundraising flurry in the city and questioned the search company’s growth plans. The weakened mood towards Chinese […]

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