March 9, 2025 – Baidu is set to launch an upgraded version of its AI model, Ernie 4.5, in mid-March, marking a significant advancement in China’s AI landscape. This enhanced model boasts improved reasoning capabilities and multimodal processing, allowing seamless integration of text, video, images, and audio. Baidu’s strategic move to open-source Ernie 4.5 by June 30 aims to foster innovation and collaboration in the AI community. As global competition in artificial intelligence intensifies, this development positions Baidu as a formidable contender in the race for AI supremacy.
