China's Baidu will launch the next generation of its artificial intelligence model Ernie in mid-March, which will see improved capabilities in areas such as reasoning, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Chinese internet search giant Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) plans to launch the next generation of its AI model, Ernie 4.5, with improved capabilities in mid-March, Reuters reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.

Chinas Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) is set to release an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence model, Ernie 4.5, in mid-March, featuring enhanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities. According to a source familiar

Microsoft urged the Trump administration to change Biden-era limits on chip exports, warning that provisions of the regulations could give China an advantage in the global AI race if allowed to remain in effect.

The tech giant said rules disadvantaged allies, including India, Switzerland and Israel, and limited the ability of U.S. tech companies to expand.