Baido World 2024 is About to Open: Li Yanhong to Deliver an Hour-long Speech on AI

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Published inAI News · 2 min read · Nov 1, 2024

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On October 31, Baidu's official Weibo account announced that Robin Li, founder of Baidu, will deliver a one-hour keynote speech at the Baidu World 2024 conference on November 12.

The poster for this speech integrates key points from several recent significant events involving Robin Li. At the application level, he focuses on the development directions of natural language processing, intelligent systems, and search technologies. Regarding industry trends, Li previously pointed out in an exclusive interview with Harvard Business Review that while bubbles are inevitable, 1% of enterprises will stand out in the competition, creating significant value.

At this year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Robin Li emphasized the importance of technological strength, believing that in the context of the new era, the actual capabilities of applications are more meaningful than the number of users. He also expressed a positive outlook on the industry in recent speeches, stating that "pessimists are always correct, but optimists create the future."

Judging from the content of the poster, the Baidu World Conference is likely to unveil a series of innovative applications and important products, showcasing Baidu's latest breakthroughs in the field of technology.

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