Baidu’s AI-powered conversational tool, Ernie Bot, has reached a new high by exceeding 100 million users, as announced by Wang Haifeng, Baidu’s Chief Technology Officer.
This milestone reflects the growing popularity of AI-powered chatbots and the increasing interest in artificial intelligence technology in general.
This announcement highlights Baidu’s efforts to compete with Tencent and Alibaba in marketing similar services to ChatGPT in the vast Chinese internet arena.
Baidu’s chatbot Ernie Bot showcases the capabilities of large-scale language models and its widespread adoption. The rapid increase in its user base serves as proof of its universal acceptance across various platforms and its value to users.
Ernie Bot managed to surpass the milestone of 100 million active users within just two months of its launch.
Temporary directives were issued by the Chinese government’s Internet Information Office to regulate services related to Generative AI after a significant increase in the use of this emerging technology.
Baidu complied with these regulations by providing public access to the Ernie Bot, placing it among leading Chinese companies authorized to allow public access to AI chatbots.
Ernie Bot was partially unveiled during a trial period lasting over five months, allowing a limited number of users to test the capabilities of the AI-powered chatbot.
Despite facing disappointment during the partial unveiling in March, the company gained a valuable market edge, which later attracted several competitors.
Chinese tech companies are looking to develop AI-powered chatbots for interaction and chatting. Ernie Bot’s success signifies Baidu’s dedication to advancing in the field of artificial intelligence.
Ernie Bot strongly emphasizes the continued expansion of the user base across Baidu’s product suite and its important role in advancing AI technology and its future capabilities.
The increase in user numbers reflects the popularity of chatbots, representing a significant milestone in Baidu’s presence in the competitive Chinese market for AI chat services.
This year, Baidu has been promoting the capabilities of Ernie Bot and its associated products to increase its market share in key areas such as search engines, cloud services, and smart cars.
