Shares of Chinese tech giant Baidu surged 10.7% in Asia following the release of two new AI models, including the latest version of its foundational “Ernie” model and a reasoning model said to rival DeepSeek’s R1. Baidu aims to regain a leading position in China’s AI space, with the new models offering comparable performance at a lower cost, challenging competitors like DeepSeek and Alibaba in the highly fluid AI market. The decision to open-source the models marks a strategic shift for Baidu, as it seeks to establish itself as an industry standard and expand its market share in the AI community.
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Fury as mum-of-six reserves sun beds then leaves Spanish resort for breakfast
A British mother, Stephanie, faced backlash after she posted a video claiming sunbeds at a hotel pool for her family before leaving for breakfast and shopping in Fuerteventura, Spain. Critics condemned her actions, suggesting hotels should enforce rules against reserving loungers for extended periods, especially when not in use. Want More Context? 🔎
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