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2021
Pengcheng-Baidu·Wenxin model released
Pengcheng Laboratory and Baidu jointly announced the release of the Pengcheng-Baidu·Wenxin large model, identified as ERNIE 3.0 Titan.
2021
Baidu launches paid robotaxi service in Beijing
Baidu launched its robotaxi service in Beijing and began collecting fares from paying customers.
2021
Baidu and partners launch Pinghu DC lithium battery system
Baidu and seven partners, including Vertiv, launched the Pinghu DC lithium battery system at an event in Shanghai.
2021
Baidu and Sanofi sign LinearDesign licensing agreement
Baidu and Sanofi signed an agreement for Sanofi to integrate Baidu's LinearDesign mRNA sequence-design algorithm into its product design pipeline and use it to optimize mRNA design for research and development.
2021
China fines Citic Bank and a Baidu unit over joint-venture reporting
China’s antitrust regulator fined China Citic Bank and Fujian Baidu Bo Rui Netcom 500,000 yuan each for failing to report their digital-bank joint venture before its formation in 2015.
2021
China fines technology companies over undeclared acquisitions
China's State Administration for Market Regulation fined Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, JD.com and Suning for failing to report 43 corporate acquisitions over the past eight years. Each violation carries a penalty of 500,000 yuan.
2021
China fines technology companies for failing to report deals
China's market regulator fined Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com and other companies 500,000 yuan each for failing to declare 43 deals, saying they violated antitrust legislation. The regulator said the deals did not eliminate or restrict competition.
2021
Court awards Baidu damages in unfair competition case
A court ruled at first instance that Shanghai Zhengkai Information Technology had interfered with users' normal use of Baidu search by inserting links that redirected users to its website, and ordered Zhengkai to pay Baidu RMB 800,000 in economic losses and RMB 30,000 in reasonable expenses. Zhengkai appealed.
2021
Baidu launches Xirang social app
Baidu recently launched the Xirang social app in the Apple App Store and Android app stores, featuring a virtual world where users can interact through virtual identities.
2021
Samsung China and Baidu announce strategic partnership
Samsung China and Baidu announced a strategic partnership covering intelligent search and content, smart cloud, and intelligent-device scenarios.
2021
Baidu Netdisk Samsung Edition launches
As part of their cooperation, Baidu and Samsung China launched Baidu Netdisk Samsung Edition for Samsung smart-device users, offering cross-device family photo services and cloud-storage features.
2021
Xiaodu Technology completes Series B funding
Baidu announced that its Xiaodu Technology smart-living business had completed a Series B funding round on August 24, with a post-money valuation of 33 billion yuan.
2021
Baidu unveils robocar prototype
Baidu unveiled a prototype autonomous vehicle, called a “robocar”; the company did not say whether it would be mass-produced.
2021
Baidu launches Luobo Kuaipao autonomous ride service platform
At Baidu World 2021, Baidu launched Luobo Kuaipao, an autonomous-vehicle ride service platform for the public. Baidu said it expected the service to cover 30 cities within three years.
2021
Baidu unveils Kunlun II AI chip
Baidu unveiled its second-generation AI chip, Kunlun II, during its annual Baidu AI Conference in Beijing on August 18.
2021
Baidu launches upgraded Baidu Brain 7.0
Baidu launched Baidu Brain 7.0 at Baidu World 2021. The upgraded AI platform integrates knowledge sources and deep learning capabilities, including language comprehension and reasoning, across language, voice and visual formats.
2021
Baidu starts mass production of Kunlun II AI chip
Baidu announced the start of mass production of its second-generation Kunlun AI chip, Kunlun II, at Baidu World 2021.
2021
Baidu unveils Apollo car robot
At Baidu World 2021, Baidu introduced the “car robot” concept and unveiled an Apollo car robot, described as having autonomous-driving and interactive capabilities.
2021
Baidu appoints Yu Zhengjun chief strategy officer
Baidu appointed CFO Yu Zhengjun as chief strategy officer, responsible for corporate strategy and business development; he will remain CFO until a successor is appointed.
2021
百图生科 completes Series A funding of over US$100 million
百图生科 announced that it had completed Series A funding of over US$100 million. GGV Capital led the round, with Baidu, Legend Capital, BlueRun Ventures, ZhenFund and Xiang He Capital participating; the proceeds are mainly for technology research and development and talent recruitment.