Baidu to Release Next-Generation AI Model in the Second Half of the Year

The Chinese tech giant Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) is reportedly planning to release the next generation of its AI model in the second half of 2025, according to a source familiar with the matter. Currently, new players like DeepSeek are stirring up the market. According to CNBC, Ernie 5.0 is said to be a so-called "foundation model." The chatbot is expected to offer significant improvements in multimodal capabilities. Multimodal AI can process, combine, and convert text, video, images, and audio files across categories. Race for AI dominance:...