Revolutionizing AI with Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1

Baidu Inc. experienced a significant surge, climbing more than 11% on Tuesday. This remarkable growth comes on the heels of the company's announcement of two new artificial intelligence reasoning models launched on Sunday. These models, Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, are said to rival the capabilities of DeepSeek but at a fraction of the cost.

Understanding Memes and Satire: Ernie 4.5

The first model, Ernie 4.5, is an updated version of the model released two years prior. Baidu claims that this model has the unique ability to understand memes and satire, setting a new standard in AI's comprehension of nuanced human communication.

Ernie X1: A Cost-Effective Powerhouse

The second model, Ernie X1, is touted by Baidu as being "on par with DeepSeek R1 at only half the price," signaling a significant advancement in making high-performance AI more accessible. Furthermore, Baidu has hinted at the release of Ernie 5.0 in the second half of 2025, promising even greater innovations in AI technology.

As of 7:16 am CET, Baidu's shares had risen by 11.46%, trading at 102.60 Hong Kong dollars each.