Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-26 02:52Core Insights - Baidu has established two new research departments: the Basic Model Research Department and the Application Model Research Department, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in artificial intelligence [1][2] - The restructuring reflects Baidu's commitment to nurturing internal talent and promoting a younger management team, which is crucial for adapting to the rapid evolution of large model technologies [1][2] Group 1: Organizational Changes - The Basic Model Research Department will focus on developing high-intelligence, scalable general AI models, led by Wu Tian, while the Application Model Research Department will specialize in fine-tuning models for specific business applications, led by Jia Lei [1] - Both departments report directly to Baidu's CEO, Li Yanhong, indicating a strategic emphasis on AI development within the company's leadership [1] Group 2: Model Development Strategy - Baidu's large model strategy is characterized by a "two-pronged" approach: the Basic Model focuses on cutting-edge research and general capabilities, while the Application Model targets deep optimization for specific industries and business scenarios [2] - This dual strategy aims to accelerate the deployment of models across various industries, enhancing organizational support for AI applications [2] Group 3: Model Performance and Capabilities - The Wenxin 5.0 model, launched on November 13, features 2.4 trillion parameters and utilizes a unified modeling technique, demonstrating advanced multimodal understanding and generation capabilities across text, images, audio, and video [2][3] - In benchmark evaluations, Wenxin 5.0 has shown competitive performance, ranking second globally in text understanding and first domestically, validating the model's capabilities and potential [3] Group 4: Investment in AI - Baidu has invested over 100 billion yuan in artificial intelligence since the launch of Wenxin Yiyan in 2023, with plans to continue increasing investments in this area [3]