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Track breaking news and developments related to Baidu Inc (BIDU), a Chinese technology company operating in artificial intelligence, search, cloud computing, and autonomous driving. This page aggregates news about Baidu's AI initiatives including ERNIE foundation models and PaddlePaddle development platform, Apollo autonomous driving operations, iQIYI streaming service performance, and Baidu AI Cloud business developments.
Baidu news coverage includes announcements about ERNIE model updates and capabilities, Apollo Go robotaxi expansion into new cities and autonomous driving milestones, AI Cloud revenue growth and enterprise customer adoption, and strategic partnerships with automotive manufacturers and technology companies. Investors monitor news regarding Baidu's advertising business performance, which depends on search traffic and market share in China's competitive online advertising landscape.
News about regulatory developments in China affects Baidu across multiple dimensions, from content moderation requirements for search and iQIYI to data privacy regulations impacting AI development and autonomous vehicle testing permissions. Coverage includes government policies regarding AI technology development, autonomous vehicle deployment, and internet platform governance that influence Baidu's operational flexibility and market opportunities.
Financial news for BIDU focuses on quarterly earnings releases that break down performance between Baidu Core and iQIYI segments, with particular attention to AI-related revenue growth from cloud services, advertising trends in search and feed-based marketing, and profitability metrics for Apollo and other emerging business lines. Analyst coverage examines Baidu's competitive position against Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei in AI and cloud computing, plus international autonomous driving companies like Waymo.
Product announcements receive coverage when Baidu launches new ERNIE model versions, expands Xiaodu smart device offerings, introduces AI Cloud capabilities through the Qianfan platform, or achieves autonomous driving milestones with Apollo technology. News about technology partnerships, particularly with automotive manufacturers adopting Apollo systems or enterprises deploying ERNIE-powered applications, signals market validation for Baidu's AI strategy and creates revenue opportunities across the company's technology stack.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU), a leading AI company, has announced plans to offer CNY-denominated senior unsecured notes in offshore transactions. The notes will be offered exclusively to non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S of the Securities Act.
The specific terms of the notes, including principal amount, interest rates, and maturity dates, will be determined during pricing. Baidu plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying existing debt and interest payments. The notes will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or state securities laws.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) reported Q2 2025 financial results, with total revenues declining 4% year-over-year to RMB32.7 billion ($4.57 billion). The company's AI Cloud business showed strong growth, with non-online marketing revenue exceeding RMB10 billion for the first time, up 34% YoY.
Key highlights include Apollo Go's autonomous ride-hailing service providing over 2.2 million fully driverless rides (148% YoY increase) and strategic partnerships with Uber and Lyft for international expansion. The company's AI transformation accelerated with 64% of mobile search results now containing AI-generated content. Baidu App's MAUs reached 735 million, up 5% YoY.
Operating income decreased 45% YoY to RMB3.3 billion, while net income rose 33% YoY to RMB7.3 billion. The company has returned US$677 million to shareholders since Q1 2025.
Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) have announced a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous vehicles across Europe, starting with Germany and the United Kingdom in 2026. The collaboration will utilize Baidu's Apollo Go RT6 autonomous vehicles through Lyft's platform.
The partnership leverages Baidu's Apollo Go service, which currently operates over 1,000 AVs across 15 cities with 11 million completed rides. Lyft will manage operations and marketplace integration while Baidu provides vehicles and technical support. The deployment will build on Lyft's FREENOW acquisition, which operates in 180 cities across 9 European countries.
Implementation will begin in 2026, subject to regulatory approval, with plans to scale to thousands of vehicles across Europe in subsequent years.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) and Lyft have announced a strategic partnership to deploy Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles across European markets through Lyft's platform. The initial rollout will begin in Germany and the United Kingdom in 2026, pending regulatory approval, with plans to scale to thousands of vehicles across Europe.
The partnership will utilize Apollo Go's RT6 fully-electric vehicles, leveraging Baidu's extensive experience with over 11 million completed autonomous rides across 15 cities globally. Lyft will manage operations and marketplace activities, while Baidu provides vehicles and technical support. The collaboration builds on Lyft's FREENOW acquisition, which operates in 9 European countries and 180+ cities.
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), a leading AI company, has scheduled its Second Quarter 2025 financial results announcement for August 20, 2025, before U.S. market opening. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM ET (8:00 PM Beijing Time) on the same day.
The company has provided detailed instructions for conference call pre-registration and participation, including access to a live and archived webcast through their investor relations website. A replay of the conference call will be available until August 29, 2025.
Uber (NYSE:UBER) and Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) have announced a strategic multi-year partnership to deploy thousands of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on Uber's platform across global markets, excluding the US and mainland China.
The partnership will launch first in Asia and the Middle East in 2025, where riders requesting qualifying Uber trips may have their rides fulfilled by fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles. Apollo Go currently operates over 1,000 fully driverless vehicles across 15 cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and has completed more than 11 million cumulative rides.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) and Uber (NYSE: UBER) have announced a strategic multi-year partnership to deploy thousands of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on Uber's platform across global markets, excluding the U.S. and mainland China.
Apollo Go, currently operating over 1,000 fully driverless vehicles across 15 cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has completed more than 11 million cumulative rides. The partnership will begin deployments in Asia and the Middle East in 2025, allowing Uber users to request rides in driverless Apollo Go vehicles for qualifying trips.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced significant management changes, with the appointment of Mr. Haijian He as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The former Interim CFO, Mr. Junjie He, will transition to the role of Senior Vice President overseeing human resources and administrative functions. Additionally, Ms. Shanshan Cui has been appointed as Secretary General to the Organizational Culture Committee.
Mr. Haijian He joins Baidu from Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited, where he served as executive director and CFO since January 2020. His extensive background includes executive positions at Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. He holds degrees from Southeast University, the University of Chicago (MBA), and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He is also a CFA charter holder.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) has announced its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (Beijing/Hong Kong time) at Baidu Campus in Beijing. The company has set May 27, 2025 as the record date for Class A and Class B ordinary shareholders. No proposals will be submitted for shareholder approval at the AGM. The company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for 2024 with the SEC and published its Hong Kong Annual Report, both of which are accessible through Baidu's investor relations website, SEC's website, and HKEx's website.
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