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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Emma Watson has reportedly been banned from driving for six months
Emma Watson has reportedly been banned from driving after being caught speeding in England, where she was recorded driving her blue Audi at 38 miles per hour in a 30-mph zone on July 31 last year. The actress, known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, faces consequences following this traffic violation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Emma Watson got in trouble for driving too fast and can't drive...
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