Sources: China mulling Tesla robotaxi tests

A Tesla Model X vehicle on display during an expo in Yantai, Shandong province last month. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY China is very likely to support US vehicle maker Tesla’s local testing of robotaxis, and may move to consider data compliance issues given that data regulators attended a recent top-level meeting that involved Elon Musk, the … Continue reading Sources: China mulling Tesla robotaxi tests

Baidu ranks first in nation in AI patent applications

An employee comes out of the Baidu headquarters in Beijing. [Photo by Fan Jiashan/For China Daily] Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc ranked first in terms of artificial intelligence patent applications and authorizations across the nation, as the company remains steadfast in technological innovation to nurture new quality productive forces. Baidu has filed 19,308 AI-related patent … Continue reading Baidu ranks first in nation in AI patent applications

Ernie Bot helps Baidu double down on AI push

Attendees learn about Baidu’s products at the Create 2024 Baidu AI Developer Conference held on Tuesday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc said on Tuesday its large language model and ChatGPT-like chatbot Ernie Bot has garnered more than 200 million users since its debut in March 2023. The company said … Continue reading Ernie Bot helps Baidu double down on AI push