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Baidu Open-Sources AI Model ‘Ernie’ to Developers, Sends Jitters Across Global Tech Market

By Brand Post | June 30, 2025 |

Chinese technology firm Baidu is offering access to its AI powerhouse Ernie, in a move that could lead to a new age in the development of AI. Developers and researchers worldwide will be able to begin tinkering and building on Baidu’s so-called Ernie model starting this week, a move that signals a shift for China’s…

Baidu to make AI chatbot Ernie Bot free of charge from Apr 1

By Brand Post | February 13, 2025 |

CHINESE search engine leader Baidu said on Thursday (Feb 13) it would make its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Ernie Bot free starting Apr 1, citing improved technology and reduced costs. The AI service will be accessible at no cost to all users on both desktop and mobile platforms, Baidu said. Baidu faces growing competition in…