Baidu App upgrade: ERNIE Assistant supports 400+ pro skills
Baidu_Inc · x · 2026-08-26
At Baidu AI Day, it was announced that the Baidu App is becoming more hands-on, with ERNIE Assistant handling complex tasks from start to finish. DAU rose 83% YoY in June. The upgrade brings 400+ professional skills across 30+ industries and supports end-to-end complex tasks. Baidu Search now turns complex queries into fully interactive pages with knowledge cards and visual steps.
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