Baidu's 'Ernie Bot' Hits 200M Users as AI Chatbot Market Heats Up
April 16, 2024
Baidu's AI chatbot 'Ernie Bot' reaches 200 million users in eight months, with daily API usage hitting 200 million.
New ERNIE model additions and three AI development toolkits launched to aid in AI agent and application creation.
Apollo VTA, a vision foundation model for autonomous driving, was unveiled by Baidu.
Baidu announced the second Baidu ERNIE Cup Innovation Challenge, underlining its commitment to AI development.
Natural language is poised to become the new programming language, democratizing AI innovation, according to Baidu's CEO.
Baidu's Ernie Bot competes in China's AI chatbot market against rivals like Moonshot AI's 'Kimi'.
Baidu asserts no connection with Chinese military training using its GenAI chatbot and continues to advance AI technologies.
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ZDNET • Apr 16, 2024
Baidu's ChatGPT-like Ernie Bot passes 200 million users, in just eight months
South China Morning Post • Apr 16, 2024
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Slashdot • Apr 16, 2024
Baidu Says AI Chatbot 'Ernie Bot' Has Attracted 200 Million Users - Slashdot
Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2024
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