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BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese search engine leader Baidu said on Thursday it would make its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie Bot free starting April 1, citing improved technology and reduced costs.

Baidu's ChatGPT-like Ernie Chatbot will be free for users from April 1. Shares in Chinese search giant Baidu surged as much as 11.7% in Hong Kong on Thursday after it announced it will make its AI ...

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New York, New York - January 20, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Silverback AI Chatbot has released an announcement outlining ...

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Update: The story was updated with Baidu's media release. Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) said that its AI chatbot—Ernie Bot—will be available for free to all users starting April 1, a move to help the Chinese ...

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