币界网报道:Baidu, one of China’s largest technology companies, has announced it will open-source its Ernie generative AI large language model, potentially delivering the most significant breakthrough in the AI race since DeepSeek’s launch earlier this year. According to CNBC, a Baidu spokesperson confirmed that the company plans to gradually open source its Ernie AI model. This announcement surprised many, given Baidu’s previous cautious stance toward open-source initiatives. “This isn’t just a China story