Baidu

About Baidu

Baidu is a Chinese technology company best known for its internet search engine and leadership in artificial intelligence. Founded in 2000, the company provides a broad range of digital services, including web search, online advertising, cloud computing, AI platforms, maps, voice assistants, and intelligent transportation technologies. It serves consumers, developers, and enterprises across multiple industries. Baidu's product portfolio includes the Baidu Search engine, Baidu Maps, the ERNIE family of AI models, cloud computing services, AI development platforms, and the Apollo autonomous driving platform. The company also invests in smart mobility, robotics, healthcare AI, and intelligent devices, applying artificial intelligence to a wide variety of real-world applications. Headquartered in Beijing, Baidu is one of China's largest technology companies and a major innovator in AI research and development. Its mission is to make the complex world simpler through technology by providing intelligent products and services that improve information access, business operations, and everyday digital experiences.