Meet Ernie, China’s answer to ChatGPT
Chinese tech giant Baidu is making a comeback with its premier AI chatbot, Ernie, attracting significant attention and excitement, signaling the potential for a resurgence in Chinese tech, although challenges such as US export controls and increasing authoritarianism pose risks to its success.
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