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‘Baidu World 2023 Returns to In-Person Format after a Two-Year Hiatus.’
Baidu Announces Return to In-Person Format for Baidu World Showcase
Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, is set to host its annual Baidu World showcase on October 16th at 10 PM ET. After several years of being held virtually, the event will return to an in-person format, featuring “real-world demos and experiences” for the first time since 2019. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) will take center stage at the event, as is the trend for major tech companies.
During the showcase, Baidu plans to discuss a range of AI-native applications and the latest advancements in foundation models. This suggests that there will be updates on ERNIE Bot, Baidu’s large language model, and its generative AI chatbot. Additionally, the company may provide insights into the impact of AI on its self-driving initiatives.
The two-hour event will kick off with a keynote address from Baidu co-founder and CEO Robin Li. For those interested, a live stream of Baidu World 2023 will be available.
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