Baidu’s ERNIE Bot to Offer Free Access to Latest Features Starting April 1
Baidu has announced that its AI assistant, ERNIE Bot, will become fully free for all users on both PC and mobile platforms starting April 1. This strategic move aims to broaden accessibility and enhance user engagement by removing payment barriers. The upcoming update introduces several advanced capabilities, including long document processing, enhanced professional search functions, advanced AI-driven image generation, and improved multilingual conversation support. Additionally, a new deep search feature will be launched, designed to provide complex, comprehensive responses and support multi-tasking across various usage scenarios. As of November 2024, ERNIE Bot boasts a substantial user base of 430 million, handling over 1.5 billion queries daily. This development occurs amidst intensifying competition in the Chinese AI sector, particularly with the recent emergence of models like DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3 on Baidu’s intelligent cloud platform. According to reports, Baidu plans to release its next-generation AI model later this year to maintain its competitive edge against emerging players. The announcement was made via Baidu’s official WeChat account, highlighting the company's commitment to expanding its AI ecosystem and reinforcing its position in the global technology market.
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Baidu’s ERNIE Bot to Offer Free Access to Latest Features Starting April 1
Baidu has announced that its AI assistant, ERNIE Bot, will become fully free for all users on both PC and mobile platforms starting April 1. This strategic move aims to broaden accessibility and enhance user engagement by removing payment barriers. The upcoming update introduces several advanced capabilities, including long document processing, enhanced professional search functions, advanced AI-driven image generation, and improved multilingual conversation support. Additionally, a new deep search feature will be launched, designed to provide complex, comprehensive responses and support multi-tasking across various usage scenarios. As of November 2024, ERNIE Bot boasts a substantial user base of 430 million, handling over 1.5 billion queries daily. This development occurs amidst intensifying competition in the Chinese AI sector, particularly with the recent emergence of models like DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3 on Baidu’s intelligent cloud platform. According to reports, Baidu plans to release its next-generation AI model later this year to maintain its competitive edge against emerging players. The announcement was made via Baidu’s official WeChat account, highlighting the company's commitment to expanding its AI ecosystem and reinforcing its position in the global technology market.
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