Baidu Launches Wenxin Big Model 4.0 and Multiple AI Products

Baidu officially released the Wenxin large model version 4.0 on October 17 and opened an invitation-only test. Baidu founder Robin Li stated that this is the most powerful Wenxin large model to date, with significant improvements in understanding, generation, logic, and memory capabilities, and its overall level can compete with top products in the same category.

In addition, Baidu has launched a generative business intelligence product called "Baidu GBI". This product has capabilities such as natural language interaction, cross-database analysis, and professional knowledge learning, which can significantly improve data analysis efficiency. Li Yanhong revealed that several core businesses, including Baidu Search and Baidu Cloud, have been reconstructed based on artificial intelligence large models and will present themselves in a new form in the future.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology is profoundly affecting various industries. IDC predicts that by 2027, global spending on generative artificial intelligence will reach $143 billion, growing at a rate far exceeding that of the overall artificial intelligence sector. This year, global enterprises are expected to invest $16 billion in generative artificial intelligence solutions.

At the same time, artificial intelligence has also brought challenges to some traditional businesses. Stack Overflow recently announced a 28% layoff, which may be a typical example of the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on digital businesses. The website's CEO stated that the rise of chat assistants like ChatGPT has changed the way developers seek programming help, and the company is developing products to respond to this.

Domestic smartphone manufacturer vivo is also actively laying out its plans in the field of artificial intelligence. Reports suggest that vivo's self-developed large AI model will be implemented in the OriginOS 4 system, with the related intelligent assistant named Jovi Copilot, which has capabilities such as information search, text creation, and image generation.

With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence technology, its application in the business field is becoming increasingly widespread. PwC has partnered with OpenAI to provide clients with AI-generated recommendations covering various aspects such as tax, law, and human resources. ByteDance's video editor CapCut has launched an AI advertising tool aimed at businesses, which can help advertisers generate script ideas and more.

In the retail sector, a report by Salesforce shows that 91% of retailers in Australia and New Zealand are investing in generative artificial intelligence technology. Midea Group also plans to launch a smart home large model next year to enhance the interaction and decision-making level of smart appliances.

In terms of investment, the artificial intelligence company Baichuan Intelligence has completed a $300 million Series A1 financing round, with tech giants such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi participating. This reflects the market's continued optimism towards the field of artificial intelligence.

Despite the rapid development of artificial intelligence, its capability to replace humans still has limitations. Research from Princeton University and the University of Chicago found that GPT-4 had a success rate of zero in solving GitHub programming problems, indicating that large language models are currently unable to fully replace programmers.

Overall, artificial intelligence is rapidly penetrating various fields, bringing new opportunities and challenges. Both businesses and individuals need to actively respond to this technological transformation and seek development through innovation.