Baidu unveils open-source AI model claiming superiority over GPT-5 and Gemini

• Baidu Inc. has launched a new open-source multimodal AI model that it asserts surpasses the capabilities of both Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s GPT-5.
• The Chinese tech giant emphasizes its model’s strengths in visual and textual tasks, aiming to position itself as a leader in the AI landscape.
• This release highlights the growing competition in the AI space, particularly among major players in the tech industry.

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