{"id":7653,"date":"2023-10-19T04:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T04:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=7653"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:49:07","slug":"baidu-unveils-ernie-bot-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/baidu-unveils-ernie-bot-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Baidu Unveils Ernie Bot 4: China&#8217;s AI Rival to OpenAI&#8217;s GPT-4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Baidu, the well-known Chinese search engine, has introduced Ernie Bot 4, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI&#8217;s GPT-4. This latest version of Ernie Bot features improved abilities in understanding, instruction-following, reasoning, and memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Baidu&#8217;s Chief Technology Officer, Wang Haifeng, announced that Ernie Bot currently supports a significant user base of 45 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baidu Rolls Out Its Advanced AI Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/baidu-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Baidu World 2023 conference in Beijing, the company&#8217;s co-founder and CEO, Robin Li Yanhong, presented Ernie Bot 4. The billionaire provided attendees with a demonstration of the bot&#8217;s capabilities, emphasizing its ability to comprehend complex questions, create visuals, and perform basic arithmetic operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgraded Functionalities Galore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Ernie Bot has received substantial improvements in understanding, manipulation, reasoning, and memory. Its comprehensive abilities are now comparable to those of GPT-4,&#8221; Li remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">China&#8217;s Sprint in AI Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1-150x81.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In an effort to rival OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, which was introduced in November 2022, Chinese technology companies have released more than 100 significant language models this year alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory Clampdown on ChatGPT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Artificial-Intelligence-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Artificial-Intelligence-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Artificial-Intelligence-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Artificial-Intelligence-2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to upcoming regulations on generative AI in China, Apple has removed more than a hundred applications offering ChatGPT and related services from its Chinese App Store. This action was verified by data from Qimai, a Chinese app analytics platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, Chinese regulatory bodies introduced new guidelines aimed at ensuring that AI-generated content adheres to official policies. A recent suggestion from a government agency advocates for the creation of a blacklist mechanism. This mechanism would limit access to educational data materials, particularly if more than 5% of the content is deemed illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ernie Bot&#8217;s Restrictions on Sensitive Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1.webp 770w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Baidu-Unveils-Ernie-Bot-4-Chinas-AI-Rival-to-OpenAIs-GPT-4-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baidu&#8217;s Ernie Bot carefully avoids sensitive topics that are common in China. When asked about these issues, the bot skillfully changes the subject, proposing other topics for discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, Baidu had asserted that its Ernie Bot 3.5 surpassed OpenAI&#8217;s GPT 3.5 in capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Cut Above in Chinese Linguistic Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Programming-Languages-for-Developing-Artificial-Intelligence-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baidu claims that Ernie Bot exceeds GPT-4 in specific aspects of Chinese language processing. Following initial tests in March, Baidu released Ernie Bot to the broader public after receiving government approval in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Base and Developer Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Perform-Tasks-Humans-Cannot-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Perform-Tasks-Humans-Cannot-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Perform-Tasks-Humans-Cannot-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Perform-Tasks-Humans-Cannot-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Perform-Tasks-Humans-Cannot-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Perform-Tasks-Humans-Cannot-2-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Emphasizing the bot&#8217;s extensive adoption, Wang Haifeng mentioned that in addition to its 45 million users, Ernie Bot is also supported by 54,000 developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference also introduced a new AI solution designed for businesses, enabling the creation of market analysis reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You may also like this content<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baidu, the well-known Chinese search engine, has introduced Ernie Bot 4, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI&#8217;s GPT-4. This latest version of Ernie Bot features improved abilities in understanding, instruction-following, reasoning, and memory. Furthermore, Baidu&#8217;s Chief Technology Officer, Wang Haifeng, announced that Ernie Bot currently supports a significant user base of 45 million. 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