New Chinese AI - "Better and Cheaper" | Sweden Herald
The Chinese tech giant Baidu has recently unveiled its latest AI model, the X1, which is being touted as "better and cheaper" compared to competitors like Deepseek and Chat GPT. Baidu, known as one of China's leading tech companies, claims that their new AI model surpasses Deepseek and poses a significant threat to other players in the AI market.
The X1 model from Baidu is said to be comparable in performance to Deepseek but offers a more cost-effective solution. In addition to the X1 model, Baidu has also introduced their new 
"chatbot" named Ernie 4.5, which is said to outperform its American counterpart, Open AI's 4.5 model of Chat GPT.
Rise of Chinese AI Companies
Baidu was among the pioneering Chinese companies to enter the AI market, but they now face fierce competition both locally and globally. Other Chinese tech giants such as Bytedance, the owner of Tiktok, Tencent, a major player in the gaming industry, and Alibaba, a leading e-commerce company, are all vying for dominance in the AI sector.
With the launch of their new AI models, Baidu aims to solidify its position in the competitive AI landscape and further establish itself as a key player in the industry.
Published: March 16, 2025
