Baidu has announced that it will launch its first electric vehicle using its new AI chatbot. The goal is to offer a conversational AI experience that facilitates natural communication between car owners and their vehicles, similar to the ChatGPT technology. This latest move by Baidu is part of its wider strategy to improve its core search engine business and drive the widespread adoption of AI for a range of uses. Here are the details…
First Baidu EV to Feature Advanced ChatGPT-Style Conversational AI Technology
The Baidu EV will be developed by Jidu Auto, the electric vehicle arm of the company. Chinese tech giant, will be the first company to adopt AI technology at this level. Xia Yiping, the CEO of Jidu Auto, made the announcement at a corporate event in Beijing on Tuesday. Xia confirmed that the company plans to deliver its first production model, the Robo-01 sports utility vehicle (SUV), in the third quarter of 2023 at a “very competitive” price.
The Robo-01 SUV was launched in October and can travel around 600 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle’s pricing details have only been revealed for a special edition version, which will start from RMB 399,800 ($55,245). Xia expressed optimism about the company’s sales growth in light of Tesla’s significant price cuts, adding that the sudden move reflected the US automaker’s waning competitiveness in the Chinese market.
The ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has sparked a craze in the internet. Dozens of tech companies, including Google, Alibaba, NetEase, and JD.com, to announce their own AI chatbots over the past month. Media outlets and traditional businesses are also lining up to incorporate the latest AI technology into their services.
Baidu’s move to incorporate AI technology into its EV model is a significant step in the company’s ambition to become a leading player in the global EV market. By providing a ChatGPT-like experience for vehicle owners, Baidu aims to differentiate its product and offer a unique selling point that could appeal to a broad range of customers. As EVs become increasingly popular, it will be interesting to see how Baidu’s AI technology will shape the user experience and how it will impact the wider automotive industry.
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