Baidu upgrades its flagship AI models with reduced pricing

Baidu has introduced Ernie 4.5 Turbo and X1 Turbo, cutting prices significantly by up to 80% to increase appeal.

Following the price reductions, Baidu’s shares in Hong Kong rose by more than 5%, indicating positive market reaction.

Amid growing competition, Baidu has opened source access to its AI models, discarding chatbot subscriptions to attract developers.