Chinese search engine giant Baidu has launched two updated AI models—Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1—in a bid to bolster its competitive edge in the artificial intelligence market.
The new models were unveiled as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to refine its foundational AI technology and address emerging challenges in the industry.
Ernie 4.5 is the latest iteration of Baidu’s foundational model, first introduced two years ago. The update is designed to enhance the model’s emotional intelligence, enabling it to better understand memes and satire—a feature that Baidu claims sets it apart in its ability to interpret cultural nuances. In parallel, the company has introduced Ernie X1, a reasoning model that Baidu asserts performs “on par with DeepSeek R1 at only half the price.” Both models boast multimodal capabilities, meaning they can process not just text but also video, images, and audio.
Despite being one of the first Chinese companies to roll out a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Baidu has reportedly struggled to secure widespread adoption of its earlier models. Meanwhile, DeepSeek has recently unsettled American investors by launching similarly powerful models at significantly lower costs, intensifying competition in the global AI landscape.
Looking ahead, Baidu is not resting on its laurels. CNBC previously reported that the company is gearing up to release its next-generation model, Ernie 5, later this year, which is expected to bring further improvements in multimodal processing and overall performance.
As Baidu continues to evolve its AI offerings, the latest launches reflect the company’s commitment to innovation amid a rapidly changing technological environment, where performance and cost efficiency remain key battlegrounds.
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