Baidu has launched an upgraded version of its AI model, Ernie 4.0 Turbo, during the WAVESUMMIT deep learning developer conference in Beijing. The new model, unveiled by Baidu CTO Haifeng Wang, boasts faster responses and superior performance compared to its predecessor. Since its launch, Ernie has reached a user base of 300 million, marking a significant milestone for Baidu's generative AI product. This upgrade is considered a significant enhancement to its AI chatbot capabilities.