Baidu's Ernie 5.0 AI Model to Challenge Global AI Leaders

Baidu plans to release its next-generation AI model, Ernie 5.0, in the second half of this year, aiming to significantly enhance its multimodal capabilities. This move follows the rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has challenged the high-cost barrier of AI development. Baidu's CEO, Robin Li, highlighted the rapid cost reductions in AI development, emphasizing increased productivity through innovation. This development signals a growing China-U.S. AI rivalry, with Chinese companies like Baidu, DeepSeek, and Alibaba striving to compete with U.S. models like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini, potentially reshaping the global AI landscape.