Baidu Unveils Ernie 4.5 & X1 to Challenge DeepSeek and ChatGPT

Baidu has officially launched Ernie X1, a cutting-edge AI model designed for advanced logic and reasoning, alongside Ernie 4.5, which the company claims surpasses GPT-4.5 in performance. In a bold move, Baidu is making all service tiers including X1 free for a limited time to attract users and developers.

The company is also set to open-source its AI models on June 30, a strategic response to DeepSeek’s growing influence in the ****** e. This decision aims to strengthen Baidu’s position in the global AI race.

On the business front, Baidu's cloud revenue surged by 26%, fueled by rising demand for AI computing power. However, as advertising revenue faces challenges, the company is doubling down on AI as its next major growth driver.

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