Baidu races to top with onslaught of AI applications
With a population of over 1.4B citizens, it’ll be interesting to see how their AI developments compare to big tech firms in the US
Our Report: Baidu, upon receiving approval for releasing their AI chatbot, Ernie, has unveiled ten novel AI applications & over 70 different language models—readily available to the public & governmental departments.
???? Key Points:
- For context: ChatGPT, Bard & Llama 2 have not officially entered the Chinese market because all major US tech firms face restrictions and require approval for release in China.
- At a conference on Tuesday, Baidu mentioned that its AI-powered cloud storage offering is already being used by over 6M individuals and 10,000 firms to help individuals and teams sift through documents, translate materials, and produce content.
- They also unveiled many new generative AI products, including products aimed at helping in areas such as traffic regulation, financial investigation, and coal mine logistics.
- Notably, Baidu has a head start on the Chinese market & has close ties with government departments, including transport, logistics & tourism.
???? Why you should care: With a population of over 1.4B citizens, it’ll be interesting to see how their AI developments compare to big tech firms in the US—especially considering their test market size & monopolistic approach.
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