Baidu makes ‘Ernie Bot’ free from Apr. 1

Baidu Plans to Make Its AI Chatbot Free
The Beijing-based company stated that it would offer its Ernie AI chatbot at no cost to both desktop and mobile users.
Baidu to make AI chatbot Ernie Bot free of charge from April 1
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese search engine leader Baidu said on Thursday it would make its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie Bot free starting April 1, citing improved technology and reduced costs.
Baidu to offer Ernie Bot service for free as DeepSeek heats up China’s AI market
From April 1, the Ernie Bot platform will be free to use and provide access to Baidu’s Ernie large language models.
Baidu's Ernie Bot Goes Free As AI Battle Intensifies Against DeepSeek, OpenAI
Baidu also announced that it will launch an advanced search feature, which will be available for free starting April 1. The company said this feature will have better reasoning abilities and tool integration,
Baidu to Offer Free Access to AI Model Ernie from April 1
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced that its advanced artificial intelligence model, Ernie, will be available for free starting April 1. The move positions Baidu as a key competitor in the AI landscape, directly
Baidu makes ‘Ernie Bot’ free from April 1 as AI competition intensifies in China
Baidu is making a strategic move to strengthen its position in China’s artificial intelligence race by making its chatbot, Ernie Bot, free to all users starting April 1. The decision signals a shift in the company’s approach as it grapples with intensifying competition from emerging players like DeepSeek and ByteDance’s Doubao.

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