Baidu's Li Says China Welcomes All Types of Talent

The transcript discusses Baidu's strategies to attract global talent amidst changing visa policies and immigration opportunities. It highlights Baidu's existing talent pool and research centers, particularly in AI. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of US-China trade tensions and Baidu's AI proposals for traffic management and missing children. Baidu's significant investment in AI R&D is emphasized, along with its applications in search and security. The transcript concludes with Baidu's progress in driverless car technology and potential future partnerships.

What is one of the main reasons China is easing visa restrictions?

• To boost local employment

• To improve diplomatic relations

• To attract global talent

• To increase tourism

How does Baidu plan to leverage its large market in AI development?

• By hiring more local engineers

• By solving new problems first

• By increasing exports

• By reducing costs

What is Baidu's stance on the trade tensions between the US and China?

• They are necessary for growth

• They are beneficial for innovation

• They are harmful to all parties

• They have no impact on Baidu

What is one of the AI applications proposed by Baidu to improve daily life?

• AI for traffic management

• AI for weather prediction

• AI for healthcare

• AI for online shopping

What percentage of Baidu's revenue is spent on R&D?

• 25%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Which technology has AI transformed first according to Baidu?

• Finance

• Healthcare

• Search

• Manufacturing

What is a potential benefit of AI in security mentioned in the transcript?

• Reducing security staff

• Automated face recognition

• Lowering security costs

• Improving data privacy

What is Baidu's strategy regarding acquisitions?

• No acquisitions planned

• Aggressive expansion

• Focus on local companies

• Cautious and strategic

What is Baidu's approach to driverless car technology?

• Outsourcing technology

• Focusing on hardware development

• Partnering with automakers

• Building cars independently

By when does Baidu plan to have mass production of driverless cars?

• 2023-2024

• 2022-2023

• 2020-2021

• 2019-2020