Baidu Launches it’s own Chat Bot

By: Aman Singh

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Updated on: 18-May-2023

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Baidu's CEO, Robin Li, mentioned during an analyst call that the company is awaiting government approval before launching its Ernie bot, which has undergone testing involving questions related to politics and Chinese leaders. Baidu wants to ensure that the chatbot complies with Chinese regulatory requirements and does not produce unexpected outputs or responses on sensitive issues.

Li emphasized that handling important and sensitive topics in AI chatbots is a complex task, as these models, such as ChatGPT and Ernie Bot, are probabilistic in nature. The industry regulations are not yet finalized, and Baidu will continue to update its strategy as the landscape evolves.

Baidu's advantage lies in its extensive experience operating search services in China for over 20 years. This experience has given the company deep insights into the Chinese culture and regulatory environment. Baidu believes that companies lacking similar experience in providing appropriate online content or working closely with regulators will face significant challenges in this space.

It remains to be seen how Baidu's chatbot will perform once it receives government approval and is launched to the public. The company's focus on addressing important and sensitive topics showcases the efforts being made to ensure responsible and compliant AI chatbot interactions in the Chinese market.