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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Posted 9/3/2023, 4:07:57 PM

Meet Ernie, China’s answer to ChatGPT

economist.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Baidu sees China’s ‘pro-innovation” AI regulations auguring well for Ernie Bot

Baidu CEO expresses optimism about the eventual public release of Ernie Bot and other ChatGPT alternatives in China under new AI regulations.

8/28/2023

Baidu: I'm Buying More Of China's AI King Before The Northbound Train Leaves (NASDAQ:BIDU)

8/30/2023

Baidu opens up its ERNIE generative AI to the public

8/31/2023

Baidu gets China's green light to release its ChatGPT-like Ernie bot to the public

8/31/2023

China lets Baidu, others launch ChatGPT-like bots to public, tech shares jump

8/31/2023

'Talk About Something Else': Chinese AI Chatbot Toes Party Line

9/1/2023

Baidu’s Ernie Bot dealt with 33 million questions on its first day, although some had it stumped

9/5/2023

Baidu launches a slew of AI applications after its Ernie chatbot gets public approval

Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched over 10 new AI applications, including a generative AI-integrated word processing app called WPS AI, following the public release of its Ernie chatbot.

9/16/2023

Baidu Poised for Growth Despite China Tech Headwinds with New AI Catalysts