Baidu launches 2 new versions of its AI model Ernie

Baidu Launches New Reasoning AI Model in Challenge to DeepSeek
Baidu introduced Ernie X1, a reasoning model that can support tools such as advanced search, generation of AI images, and webpage reading.
Baidu unveils 2 new AI models as AI race heats up
Chinese internet search giant Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) launched its latest foundation model Ernie 4.5 and the deep-thinking reasoning model Ernie X1. The company noted that AI chatbot Ernie Bot has been made free to the public ahead of schedule — the slated date was April 1 — and users can now access both models on Ernie Bot free of charge.
Baidu launches two new versions of its AI model Ernie
Chinese search engine Baidu has launched two new AI models — Ernie 4.5, the latest version of the company’s foundational model first released two years ago, as well as a new reasoning model, Ernie X1.
Baidu unveils ERNIE 4.5 and X1 AI models with multimodal and reasoning capabilities
Baidu, a major AI and internet company, has unveiled its latest foundation models: ERNIE 4.5, a native multimodal model, and ERNIE X1, a deep-thinking reasoning model. The company noted that this launch highlights its focus on advancing next-generation AI technologies.
Baidu debuts its first AI reasoning model to compete with DeepSeek
DeepSeek has emerged as the new standard for AI model makers to beat after launching R1 just before Christmas. As a reasoning model, R1 stood out for matching the capabilities of the best U.S.-made AI models, despite its maker only spending a small fraction of the cost its rivals had spent in training it.
Baidu Releases Ernie 4.5 Foundation Model and Ernie X1 Reasoning Model With Multimodal Capabilities
Ernie 4.5 is Baidu’s frontier AI model with native multimodal abilities It can understand text, images, audio, and video content Ernie X1 is Baidu’s first reasoning-focused AI model
China's Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up
China's Baidu said on Sunday it has launched two new artificial intelligence models, including a new reasoning-focused model that it said rivalled DeepSeek's model, as it vies to stand out in a fiercely competitive AI race.
China's Baidu Takes on DeepSeek With New AI Model
KEY TAKEAWAYS Chinese tech giant Baidu said it has launched two artificial intelligence models, including the ERNIE X1, which it claims delivers the same performance as DeepSeek R1 “at only half the price.
China's Baidu releases new AI model to compete with DeepSeek
Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free to consumers as ferocious competition grips the sector.
Stock of the Day: Baidu jumps after it releases an AI model to rival DeepSeek
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