According to media reports, Baidu will launch the next generation artificial intelligence model Ernie 5.0 this year. Sources indicate that the so-called "foundation model" Ernie 5.0 will have significant enhancements in multimodal capabilities, although specific functions have not been detailed.

This news comes at a time when Apple is shifting its potential clients to Alibaba, leading to widespread speculation that Baidu is attempting to stabilize its stock price and market position in response to changing circumstances.