AI业务进入收获期，百度升级AIDU计划称“薪酬无上限”

Group 1 - Baidu has upgraded its AIDU talent recruitment and training program to a group-level talent development project, emphasizing "unlimited salary" for top talents [1] - The AIDU program, initiated in 2017, aims to attract top technical talents globally to solve cutting-edge AI challenges and has successfully integrated many university graduates into key project leadership roles [1] - The upgraded AIDU program features a comprehensive training system with mentorship from senior executives and a "dual mentorship" model, providing guidance from both technical and business experts [1] Group 2 - Baidu's board has approved a stock buyback plan of up to $5 billion and plans to issue dividends starting in 2026, which has positively impacted its stock price [2] - In 2025, Baidu's stock price increased by 63%, with a remarkable 57% rise in the second half of the year, leading the tech sector [2]