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Beijing Issues First Permits for Fully Driverless Taxi Operations

Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.AI the first licenses to operate fully driverless taxis on city streets. While the companies cannot yet charge passengers, the move marks a major step in the commercialization of autonomous vehicles in China.

Baidu Launches Ernie 4.5 and X1 Models, Makes Chatbot Free

Chinese tech giant Baidu introduces two new AI models, Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, and opens its Ernie Bot to the public at no cost ahead of schedule. The new models outperform rivals in several benchmarks while remaining highly affordable.

Baidu Launches ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, Makes Chatbot Free Early

Baidu introduces its new ERNIE 4.5 foundation model and ERNIE X1 reasoning model while making ERNIE Bot free for users ahead of its April schedule.

Apple Races to Close AI Smartphone Gap With Samsung and Google

As Samsung and Google lead the AI smartphone market with new generative features, Apple is preparing its own response through partnerships and in-house technology to catch up.

Beijing Issues First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Testing Permits to Baidu and Pony.ai

Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.ai the first permits in China to test fully driverless robotaxis with remote oversight. This milestone marks a significant step toward the commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology in the country.

Baidu and Pony AI Win First Chinese Licences for Paid Robotaxis

Chinese tech firms Baidu and Pony AI become the first companies authorized to charge passengers for autonomous taxi rides in a 60-square-kilometer area of Beijing.

Beijing Issues China's First Permits for Driverless Robotaxis

Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.ai the nation's first permits to operate robotaxis without a safety driver behind the wheel. Passengers can now hail these fully autonomous vehicles in a designated suburban area.

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China's Open-Source AI Boom Mirrors Historic Android Moment

Chinese tech companies are rapidly embracing open-source artificial intelligence models, a movement spearheaded by DeepSeek that experts compare to the Android revolution in mobile tech.

China Races to Build Its Own Generative AI Ecosystem Amid Sanctions

Chinese tech giants and startups are rapidly developing domestic generative AI models tailored to local tastes, even as U.S. tech sanctions threaten to slow their progress.

Baidu Expands Driverless Robotaxi Hours Into Nighttime in Wuhan

Baidu extends its fully driverless robotaxi service in Wuhan to operate from 7 am to 11 pm, utilizing advanced sensors for low-light conditions. The company's Apollo Go app sees massive ridership growth, though questions remain about the sustainability of these numbers.

Baidu Secures First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits in China

Chinese tech giant Baidu receives groundbreaking permits to operate fully driverless robotaxis on public roads in two major cities. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for the autonomous vehicle industry in China.

Baidu Launches China's First Fully Driverless Commercial Robotaxi Service

Baidu secures historic permits to operate completely driverless commercial robotaxis in Wuhan and Chongqing, marking a major milestone for autonomous driving in China.

Beijing Issues First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits to Baidu and Pony AI

Beijing grants the first fully driverless robotaxi permits in China to Baidu and Pony AI, allowing the companies to charge passengers in a designated 60-square-kilometer area.

Baidu and Pony.ai Secure China's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits

Baidu and Pony.ai earn the first permits in China to operate fully driverless ride-hailing services on public roads in Beijing. The new rule still requires a safety operator in the front passenger seat, and the companies do not charge fees for these specific driverless rides yet.