Baidu Unveils Ernie 4.0 AI Chatbot, Claims Competitive Edge Against OpenAI’s GPT-4
The Chinese tech giant, Baidu, has unveiled the latest iteration of its Ernie AI chatbot, asserting that it now stands toe-to-toe with OpenAI’s GPT-4. Notably, Baidu had previously declared that Ernie outperformed ChatGPT 3.5.
Ernie 4.0 made its debut at the Baidu World conference in Beijing, introduced by the company’s CEO, Robin Li. During the presentation, Li confidently stated, “It is not inferior in any aspect to GPT-4.”
Ernie’s latest version was showcased in action, generating advertising posters, crafting marketing videos, and even tasked with creating a martial arts novel featuring characters with distinct personalities.
Robin Li emphasized that Ernie 4.0 excels in “comprehension, reasoning, memory, and generation,” demonstrating its capacity to tackle intricate questions and logical reasoning. However, despite these claims, Reuters reported that Ernie 4.0 did not leave a strong impression on analysts present at the conference, primarily because the enhanced capabilities weren’t immediately apparent.
Baidu also took the opportunity to announce the integration of generative AI into its other services, including Baidu Drive and Baidu Maps. This expansion allows Chinese users to make natural language queries when planning journeys using Maps. Furthermore, the company’s search engine will now provide customized answers to queries instead of just presenting a list of links.
Comparing the abilities of Ernie 4.0 to GPT-4 is a remarkable assertion, especially considering GPT-4’s existing wide range of applications. Microsoft utilizes GPT-4 to transform GitHub Copilot into ChatGPT for programmers. Additionally, it’s capable of creating a playable version of Pong in mere seconds, and Duolingo employs it to offer AI-powered language learning to its subscribers.
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