Baidu launches two new versions of its AI model Ernie
1. Baidu launched AI models Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, enhancing market competition. 2. Ernie X1 performs comparably to DeepSeek R1 but at a lower price. 3. Despite early entry, Baidu struggles with widespread adoption of AI products. 4. Ernie 5 is expected later this year with additional improvements.