Prompt: "How does Baidu's Ernie model compare to the other major ones?" Response: "Summary: Baidu’s ERNIE is a powerful, knowledge-augmented LLM optimized for Chinese-language performance and integrated into Baidu’s services. While it may not match GPT-4’s global versatility in English, it excels in niche areas like Chinese search, BERT-style understanding, and knowledge integration. As AI competition grows, ERNIE represents a regional leader, whereas models like GPT-4 aim for universal coverage. The best model depends on the use case—language, task, and regional constraints." Google AI Mode: "In summary, Baidu's ERNIE models, particularly the recent versions, are presenting a significant challenge to other major AI models by offering comparable or even superior performance in certain areas, especially multimodal tasks and Chinese language processing, at a substantially lower cost, coupled with an open-source approach. This strategy is likely to intensify competition and accelerate the development and democratization of advanced AI globally."