Baidu, China's leading search engine, has launched its most extensive update in a decade, introducing a range of advanced AI capabilities to enhance user experience. The revamped search bar, now termed a "smart box," supports text inputs exceeding 1,000 words and integrates multi-modal queries including photo, voice, and video inputs. This upgrade also incorporates chatbot-style generative AI responses, enabling more natural language searches and voice commands. Additionally, Baidu unveiled MuseSteamer, an AI-driven image-to-video generator capable of producing short clips of up to 10 seconds, primarily targeting enterprise users. These developments come amid increasing competition from rivals such as DeepSeek and reflect Baidu's strategy to strengthen its position in the AI-powered search market both domestically and potentially internationally.