Baidu Shares Rise with Launch of ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1

Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) saw its shares increase on Monday after announcing the introduction of its new AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and the deep-thinking model ERNIE X1.

Key Information: The Chinese tech company asserts that ERNIE 4.5 surpasses ChatGPT 4.5 across various metrics, particularly in its ability to handle multiple types of inputs. Importantly, it is available at just 1% of the cost of ChatGPT 4.5.

Baidu claims that ERNIE 4.5 shows remarkable intelligence and an understanding of context. Additionally, the model is designed to utilize refined language skills, improved reasoning, and significant advancements in minimizing errors referred to as hallucinations.

As for the ERNIE X1 model, it represents Baidu's first multimodal deep-thinking reasoning model capable of using various tools. This includes advanced searches, responding to questions based on specific documents, interpreting images, and generating AI-created images. Baidu also notes that ERNIE X1 excels in logical reasoning, creative writing, and complex calculations.

With the rollout of ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, Baidu has made its ERNIE Bot available to the public ahead of the planned schedule, and both models are being offered free of charge.

Market Activity: As of the latest updates, Baidu's stock is trading approximately 9.09% higher at $102.37, based on data from financial sources.

Image: Illustration generated by AI using Midjourney.

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