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Baidu, the leading Chinese tech firm, will open-source its Ernie AI model, following its earlier move to make its chatbot freely available. This marks a significant turning point for China’s AI development, making Baidu the first major player to share its proprietary AI technology.
The open-sourcing is expected to spur innovation and collaboration within the Chinese AI community. Experts suggest this decision could mirror the impact of DeepSeek-R1 on the global stage, fostering wider adoption and potentially accelerating advancements in the field. By making Ernie accessible, Baidu is contributing to a more democratized and collaborative AI landscape, potentially shifting the dynamics of the Chinese AI market.
