Baidu Chairman: AI to Fuel China’s Next-Gen Productivity

Baidu's founder and chairman Robin Li has called artificial intelligence (AI) the \"beating heart\" of China's evolving economic landscape, emphasizing its role in driving new quality productive forces during a recent interview.

Li, whose tech giant operates China's largest search engine, highlighted how large-scale AI models are set to revolutionize everything from manufacturing workflows to daily life. \"This isn't just about smarter chatbots,\" he said. \"We're talking about rewriting the rules of human productivity.\"

While specifics about upcoming projects remain under wraps, the comments align with Beijing's push to become a global tech leader. Analysts suggest Baidu's ERNIE AI system could play a starring role in this transformation.

For young professionals and students tracking Asia's innovation race, Li's vision offers clues about where to watch for job opportunities, startup trends, and cross-border collaborations.

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Baidu chairman: AI at core of China's new quality productive forces

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