Baidu to make AI chatbot Ernie Bot free of charge

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 is making its AI assistant ERNIE Bot free to use starting on April 1
With the rivals such as DeepSeek seeing rapid user adoption, Baidu is lifting the paywall on its AI assistant ERNIE Bot.
Baidu's AI chatbot Ernie Bot free from April - report
Ernie Bot—will be available for free to all users starting April 1, a move to help the Chinese search giant regain momentum in the AI race, Bloomberg reported. The AI service will be accessible on desktop and mobile platforms at no cost.
Baidu to make AI chatbot Ernie Bot free of charge from Apr 1
CHINESE search engine leader Baidu said on Thursday (Feb 13) it would make its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Ernie Bot free starting Apr 1, citing improved technology and reduced costs. Read more at The Business Times.
Baidu Shares Jump as It Plans to Make Its AI Chatbot Free
Shares of Baidu surged after the Chinese tech giant announced plans to make its popular ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence chatbot available for free starting April 1, amid growing competition in China's rapidly expanding AI market.
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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