Baidu Says Its AI as Good as ChatGPT in Big Claim for China
Despite OpenAI's ChatGPT having launched earlier and garnered an expected 180 million users
Baidu's flagship Ernie chatbot has already reached over 45 million users.
Baidu aims to leverage AI to compete with dominant internet players like Tencent and Alibaba, focusing on advanced AI technology as a strategic advantage.
Baidu's pursuit aligns with China's broader investments in generative AI, such as ChatGPT
While Baidu leads in China's race to develop a cutting-edge internet marketplace, Washington's restrictions and sanctions on Chinese access to advanced processors for AI models pose challenges.
Despite these complexities, Robin Li emphasized that Ernie is on par with GPT-4, showcasing the model's ability to create content on martial arts, solve math problems, and answer questions in real-time.
Baidu's advancements in AI technology represent China's aspirations to be a global leader in the field, despite regulatory and geopolitical challenges.