HBR IdeaCast Future of Business: Baidu’s Robin Li on the Technology Trends that Will Transform Business
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Nov 14, 2024 
Robin Li, co-founder and CEO of Baidu, unveils the transformative journey of Baidu from a search engine to an AI powerhouse. He discusses the evolution of the ERNIE Bot as a competitor to ChatGPT, emphasizing advancements in AI response and accuracy. Li dives into the impact of robo-taxis and automation, comparing it to the industrial revolution. He also addresses the environmental implications of AI and predicts a technological shift that could democratize programming and boost productivity in the future.
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User Needs and Model Improvements
- Users care about response speed and cost, not just accuracy.
- Large language models' accuracy has greatly improved in the last 18 months.
The AI Bubble
- Like other tech waves, an AI bubble is forming, but it's a healthy correction.
- It will filter out weak innovations, allowing a few strong companies to emerge.
Closed vs. Open Source
- Most advanced language models are closed-source, not open-source like Linux.
- Open-source models only offer parameters without context or contribution ability.