House and Home House and Home

Baidu to make next-gen Ernie AI model open-source amid DeepSeek shakeup


Published on 2025-02-14 01:41:10 - Investing
  Print publication without navigation

  • The move marks a reversal in Baidu's stance on open-sourcing its AI models, as CEO Robin Li repeatedly advocated closed-source AI models as the only viable means of AI development.

Baidu, a leading Chinese tech company, has announced plans to make its next-generation AI model, Ernie, open-source. This strategic move comes in response to the competitive landscape shift caused by DeepSeek, a new AI startup backed by Tencent, which has introduced its own open-source AI model. Baidu's decision aims to foster broader adoption and development within the AI community, potentially accelerating innovation and application of AI technologies. The open-sourcing of Ernie is expected to help Baidu maintain its competitive edge in the AI sector, especially as it faces increasing rivalry from both domestic and international tech giants. This development also reflects a broader trend in the tech industry where companies are increasingly sharing their AI models to enhance their ecosystem and drive collaborative advancements.

Read the Full Investing Article at:
[ https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/baidu-to-make-nextgen-ernie-ai-model-opensource-amid-deepseek-shakeup-3869595 ]