China approves domestic ChatGPT-like products from Baidu, others

Baidu sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song Acquire Licensing Rights Aug 31 (Reuters) – At least three Chinese tech firms including Baidu (9888.HK), Baichuan Intelligent Technology and Zhipu AI are on Thursday launching artificial intelligence (AI) products after getting government approval as China accelerates AI deployment. Baidu, China’s leading online search provider, said in a statement its ChatGPT-like AI chatbot Ernie Bot would be fully open to the general public. Two AI startups, Baichuan Intelligent Technology and Zhipu AI, also said their chatbots would be officially launched on…