Recently, Baidu launched a brand new search engine entry called "AI Search" (Chat.baidu.com) on its web homepage, marking an upgrade in the company's search services. This new platform is based on Baidu's Wenxin large model and integrates multiple content ecosystems, including Baidu Search, Baidu Health, Baidu Law, Baidu Wenku, and Baidu Education, aiming to provide ad-free, reliable, and authoritative search results.
The functionality of "AI Search" has been significantly enhanced, now offering services such as topic exploration, problem-solving, decision support, knowledge inquiry, thematic research, and creative learning. These features cover various AI technology areas, including text-to-image, text generation, logical reasoning, multi-turn dialogue, intelligent summarization, and AI photo editing, aiming to provide users with comprehensive and in-depth information support.
Additionally, AI Search provides an entry point for creating intelligent agents, allowing users to create their own agents and interact with different agents via the @ mention method in the chat box, enhancing personalization and interactivity in user experience.
During the recent earnings call, Baidu's founder, chairman, and CEO Robin Li announced that Baidu plans to launch a new version of the Wenxin large model in early 2025 to strengthen its leading position in the field of artificial intelligence foundational models and provide stronger technical support for its search business. This indicates Baidu's in-depth exploration and ongoing investment in AI technology applications, committed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of search services through technological innovation.
