Baidu launches Ernie X1 AI model with reasoning capabilities to take on DeepSeek
Baidu has launched its AI model, Ernie X1, focused on articulating its reasoning process. The company also upgraded its foundation model to Ernie 4.5, which reportedly outperforms OpenAI's GPT-4.5. Notably, Baidu made all AI service tiers freely accessible and plans to make its models open-source by June 30. This aims to regain momentum in the competitive AI market.
Baidu has launched its AI model, Ernie X1, focused on articulating its reasoning process. The company also upgraded its foundation model to Ernie 4.5, which reportedly outperforms OpenAI's GPT-4.5. Notably, Baidu made all AI service tiers freely accessible and plans to make its models open-source by June 30. This aims to regain momentum in the competitive AI market.
