Baidu's AI Chatbot Faces U.S. Sanction Concerns

Baidu's shares plummeted 12% after a report linked its AI chatbot to the Chinese military, sparking concerns about potential U.S. sanctions. Despite denying any affiliation, the tensions between China and the U.S. have escalated, with Washington seeking to hinder Beijing's military advancements. Baidu's AI product, Ernie Bot, has gained significant popularity and is comparable to OpenAI's GPT-4. The company has stockpiled Nvidia chips for AI training and is exploring alternatives from local suppliers like Huawei.