Baidu announced a major upgrade to its education and search services. According to recent news on X, Baidu Education's "photo search for questions" and "AI essay writing" features have been officially integrated with the full-fledged DeepSeek-R1 model, providing users with standard answers and detailed solution demonstrations. Simultaneously, Baidu Search has fully integrated DeepSeek and the Wenxin large language model, significantly enhancing the search experience. After launching the relevant features on the Baidu homepage, over 10 million users accessed them within just one hour, sparking widespread attention.
X user @TechBitDaily posted this morning: “After Baidu Education's 'photo search for questions' integrated DeepSeek-R1, it not only gives answers but also shows the complete solution process, which is perfect for students!” Another user, @AIObserverCN, noted that after Baidu Search integrated DeepSeek and the Wenxin large language model, the accuracy and intelligence of search results have significantly improved, particularly for complex queries. The official account @Baidu_Inc also confirmed on X that the new features are live on the Baidu homepage, stating that "over 10 million users experienced this AI upgrade within an hour."
@Baidu_Inc also confirmed on X that the new features are live on the Baidu homepage, stating that "over 10 million users experienced this AI upgrade within an hour."
DeepSeek-R1, an open-source reasoning model known for its powerful logical deduction and problem-solving capabilities, is now fully integrated into Baidu Education. This allows for quick identification of photographed questions, the generation of structured solution steps, and even AI-powered creative brainstorming for essay writing. The upgrade to Baidu Search combines DeepSeek's efficient reasoning with the Wenxin large language model's language comprehension capabilities, providing users with more intelligent and relevant search results.
Industry analysts believe this upgrade signifies Baidu's full-scale commitment to AI education and search, particularly giving it a head start in the AI race against competitors like ByteDance and Tencent. Discussions on X show that users highly praise the convenience and practicality of these features, believing they could reshape online education and information access. Currently, the new features for Baidu Education and Search are available nationwide, and users can experience the transformative power of this AI technology directly through the Baidu homepage.
