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Baidu Wenxin Assistant integrates with DeepSeek-V4 model and launches to the public

Baidu Intelligent Cloud Leads in Autonomous Driving R&D Solutions Market Share

China Pauses Issuance of New Autonomous Driving Permits Following Baidu Incident

Baidu Adjusts Hierarchical System, Unifying Professional and Management Tracks

Baidu Releases General Intelligent Agent GenFlow4.0 and Upgrades Office Agent

Baidu Wenku and Netdisk Launch General Intelligent Agent 'GenFlow4.0' and Plan to Release Video Editing Agent Capability at Baidu Create Conference

Baidu launches overseas App business and upgrades search AI engine

DeepSeek-V4 Preview Version Officially Launched and Open Sourced

Baidu Qianfan Platform Launches DeepSeek-V4 API Service

Baidu Alliance Launches Overseas App Business with a $100 Million Support Plan

Baidu Launches New AI Search Engine With a 1.6x Increase in Active Users

Baidu Alliance Launches Overseas App Business and Announces $100 Million Support Program

Baidu Investigates and Deals with 144 Dishonest Employees in 2025

BOC International Maintains Buy Rating on Baidu, Predicts Strong AI Performance

Baidu Launches Nebula Plan, Opens Orion AI Engine

UOB Kay Hian Downgrades Baidu's Net Profit Forecast and Adjusts Target Price to HKD 170

Broadcom Establishes Cooperation with Huawei Ascend and Baidu Kunlun to Enhance AI Applications

HTI Maintains Baidu's US Stock Target Price and Rating

DBS Maintains Buy Rating on Baidu A Shares

Baidu Intelligent Cloud Leads in Q1 Domestic Cloud Vendor Model Bid Results

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AI's cost structure is evolving as it transitions from a tool to an autonomous executor, leading to increased costs for businesses and users. The traditional "free + subscription" model is becoming unsustainable due to rising computing demands. Companies like Alibaba and Baidu are adjusting pricing for cloud services, reflecting this shift. AI is now charged based on token usage, and application-level pricing is also rising. This change indicates a move from software to computing resources, compressing profit margins for application-layer companies while benefiting cloud service providers.

- The article discusses the evolving cost structure of AI as it transitions from a tool to an autonomous executor, impacting business models.  
- Increasing daily token consumption indicates a shift towards continuous usage, prompting companies to adjust their pricing strategies based on actual resource consumption rather than fixed fees.  
- This transformation creates a competitive landscape where securing computing power efficiently becomes essential, ultimately reshaping industry dynamics and user cost structures.

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The End Of Free AI: Agents Drive A New Cost Reality

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Alibaba's stock surged 11% this week following the announcement of its T-Head chip unit listing, as investors favor semiconductor-linked plays over AI-focused companies like Tencent, which only saw a 2% increase. Baidu also benefited, rising nearly 17%. Analysts maintain a Buy rating for Alibaba, with an average price forecast of $191.70. The stock is currently trading above its short-term moving averages but remains below longer-term averages, indicating mixed momentum. Key resistance is at $144.00, while support is at $129.00. Earnings are set for May 13, 2026, with estimates showing a decline in EPS but an increase in revenue.

- Alibaba Group Holding Limited has gained 11% this week, outperforming Tencent as investors favor semiconductor-linked companies amid an Asian AI rally.  
- The company announced plans to list its chip unit, T-Head, benefiting from the broader AI infrastructure momentum linked to semiconductor firms like Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics.  
- Alibaba's upcoming earnings report on May 13, 2026, is anticipated with an EPS estimate of $1.12 and a revenue estimate of $35.23 billion, reflecting favorable market prospects.

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Alibaba's T-Head Hype Sparks Stock Surge As Tencent Struggles To Impress

China's robotaxi sector is shifting focus to safety following recent incidents, including a fleet malfunction in Wuhan that left over 100 Baidu vehicles stalled. This has led to a pause on new autonomous vehicle permits and calls for stricter safety inspections. While Baidu remains a leader in the market, competitors like Pony AI and WeRide are also expanding, albeit with financial losses. The pause may delay commercialization efforts but aims to build public trust in autonomous driving technology.

- China's robotaxi sector is shifting focus from expansion to safety following incidents involving Baidu and Hello, leading to a pause in new autonomous vehicle permits.  
- The Wuhan outage, where multiple Baidu robotaxis stalled, highlights systemic issues and prompted nationwide safety audits and self-inspections.  
- While Baidu maintains a leading position, the incident raises public trust concerns, emphasizing that future success will depend on reliable and safe operations.

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Counterpoint Research predicts that global robotaxi sales will reach $54 billion by 2035, with annual sales of 1.3 million units. The growth is driven by advancements in autonomous technology, supportive regulations, and a shift from pilot programs to mass-market deployment. China is expected to lead in adoption, followed by the U.S. and Europe. Key players include Waymo, Tesla, and Baidu, with collaborations expected to lower costs and enhance profitability as the market expands.

- Counterpoint Research anticipates that the global robotaxi industry will grow significantly, reaching annual sales of 1.3 million units by 2035 and a market value of $54 billion.  
- The shift from pilot programs to mass-market deployment is driven by advancements in autonomous technology, lower costs, and regulatory support, with China and the U.S. leading in adoption.  
- Key companies like Waymo and Tesla are pivotal in developing autonomous vehicles, with collaborations expected to enhance profitability as vehicle production scales and technology integrates further.

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Robotaxis Set To Explode Into $54 Billion Market By 2035: Analyst

Baidu to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 5, 2026 | BIDU Stock News

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Baidu to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 5, 2026 | BIDU Stock News

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- China has suspended issuing new licenses for autonomous vehicles following an incident involving Baidu’s robotaxis in Wuhan.  
- This suspension prevents self-driving companies from expanding their fleets or launching new projects, while Baidu's operations in the city are under investigation.  
- Other firms, such as Pony.ai and WeRide, report that their robotaxi services are operating normally and emphasize the importance of safety in their operations.

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China suspends new autonomous vehicle permits after Baidu outage, Bloomberg News reports

$BIDU-SW(09888.HK)Baidu: The Breakthrough is Confirmed! 🚀The “sleeping giant” has not just woken up. It is running now. Baidu has officially confirmed a major trend reversal with a massive surge in volume and price action. Here is the updated breakdown following the market close on 7 May 2026:🔷 Technical Snapshots🟢 Bollinger Band Breakout: Price has decisively surged past the Upper Band (HKD 135.7). Trading “outside the envelope” signals a high-conviction breakout.🟢 Momentum Strength: The RSI is at 75.19, technically overbought. This may reflects the powerful momentum typically seen in the early stages of a trend reversal.🟢 Institutional Volume: Turnover hit HKD 3.11B (Top 19 in the market). This confirms that “big money” is fueling the rally and not just retail speculation.🟢 Support Floor: The 20 SMA (HKD 124.7) is now significantly below the current price, providing a solid safety net during any potential profit-taking.🔷 Fundamental Snapshots The market narrative is shifting. Baidu is no longer being priced as a “struggling search engine” but as a profitable AI leader.🟢Earnings Countdown (May 18): With Q1 results just days away, the “accumulation” phase is in full swing. Investors are betting on a margin surprise in the AI Cloud segment.🟢Valuation Re-Rating: Even with the recent jump, Baidu’s P/B ratio remains a modest 1.27. It is finally catching up to tech peers as the cloud “price wars” in China begin to cool.🟢Monetisaton Milestone: Rapid enterprise adoption of Ernie Bot 5.1 is turning AI from an “R&amp;D expense” into a primary revenue driver.🔷 The VerdictThe trend has shifted but the stock is now tactically overextended. With the RSI at 75, traders may take profits ahead of 18 May earnings.Chasing this rally at current levels is risky and not a wise decision. Wait for a healthy consolidation or a retest of HKD 135.0 for a safer entry or “add” zone.Not financial advice. Do your DD and risk management 😉.

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The US market is crazily bullish for tech stocks. The danger for those who have yet to enter is if they will be entering at a high point.

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Up, up and away says the market. But I am happy staying defensive coz I prefer buying at a discount. Not certain if there will be a sale but its always good safety first!

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It has been an awesome rally for tech supported by strong results and outlook. I still remain defensive despite the rally which I expected somewhat and hence decision to add on some AI names despite my defensive posture. But I am scaling out into strength and staying defensive. Stay safe!

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I expect the US market to open and close relatively flat tonight ahead of tomorrow Non Farm Payroll (NFP) results. Investors likely to take a cautious pause.As for OCBC’s quarterly earnings tomorrow, I anticipate weaker loan interest income, partially offset by contributions from its insurance business and other non-interest income streams. Let’s see how it turns out.😉

For the record, I am far more aligned with $Tesla(TSLA.US) longs than shorts. Of all OEMs, TSLA has the greatest chance over the next 12-18 months to exploit the opportunity from unsupervised autonomy as FSD efficacy improves and TSLA continues to traverse the march of nines. That said, It’s hard to make the TSLA P/E math work if TSLA only offers unsupervised autonomous ride handling in a few states. I don’t see consumers en mass rushing out to buy a robotaxi vehicle with just two seats sans steering wheel and pedals anytime soon. I similarly believe TSLA bulls under-estimate competitors’ abilities to scale up unsupervised autonomous ride hailing with $Alphabet - C(GOOG.US) $Baidu(BIDU.US), $Pony AI(PONY.US), $WeRide(WRD.US), and $Amazon(AMZN.US) already completing 1M paid robotaxi rides per week and $NVIDIA(NVDA.US) offering its autonomous hardware/software stack to every OEM. My issue is not lack of understanding or confidence in TSLA’s unsupervised autonomous capabilities. My concern is that at 200x 2026 EPS, the market has already discounted TSLA’s success in achieving unsupervised autonomy and ride hailing without evidence TSLA has the marketing muscle to dominate either in what will surely be crowded spaces. Put simply, I like Tesla the company but not the valuation. For bulls who keep posting $2,500, $3,000, and even higher valuations, kindly show us the math.

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Apr 22 | Dolphin Research Key Watch:🐬 Macro/Sector 1) Trump said the U.S. will extend the ceasefire because of 'serious internal divisions' in Iran, until Tehran presents a unified negotiating plan and concludes talks.This should ease near-term Middle East tensions, supporting more stable oil prices and risk assets. However, core U.S.-Iran differences remain, Iran's stance is still tough, and talks face high uncertainty, so geopolitics risks are not fully cleared.🐬 Stocks 1、$CATL(03750.HK) CATL's 'Super Tech Day' unveiled the 3rd-gen 'Shenxing' ultra-fast charging battery. It delivers 10C-equivalent charging with up to 15C peak rate...

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0416 | Dolphin Research Focus: 🐬 Macro/Sector 1) The National Bureau of Statistics released China's Q1 2026 macro data today. Preliminary estimates put GDP at RMB 33.42tn, up 5.0% YoY in real terms, at the upper end of the 4.5%-5.0% annual target range.In Mar, national retail sales rose 1.7% YoY. Retail demand remains soft, with signs of further weakening at the margin. See Dolphin Research's take: 'Mar Retail Sales: A Cold Snap in Consumption? How big is the problem'...

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Apr 15 | Dolphin Research Focus: 🐬 Macro/Industry. 1) Anthropic plans to roll out its next-gen flagship model Claude Opus 4.7 this week, alongside AI-powered design tools for website and presentation design, further strengthening its portfolio and use-case coverage.The move is aimed squarely at OpenAI and Google and will intensify competition among leading LLMs. For Anthropic, cracking inference efficiency and cost control would be pivotal...

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The End Of Free AI: Agents Drive A New Cost Reality

Alibaba's T-Head Hype Sparks Stock Surge As Tencent Struggles To Impress

China's Robotaxi Race Hits A Safety Pause

Robotaxis Set To Explode Into $54 Billion Market By 2035: Analyst

Baidu to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 5, 2026 | BIDU Stock News