Baidu reported strong Q1 2025 results, with total revenue reaching RMB 25.5 billion, up 7% year-over-year. Key highlights include:
1. AI Cloud revenue grew 42% YoY to RMB 6.7 billion, now accounting for 26% of Baidu Core revenue.
2. Launch of advanced AI models: ERNIE 4.5 (multimodal) and ERNIE-X (reasoning), with upgraded versions offering enhanced performance at lower costs.
3. Plans to open-source ERNIE 4.5 on June 30th, promoting AI accessibility.
4. Enhancements to Qianfan AI platform, including expanded model library and improved development tools.
5. Accelerated AI transformation of Baidu Search, with 35% of mobile search results now containing AI-generated content.
6. Apollo Go's international expansion to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with cumulative rides exceeding 11 million.
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