Baidu President Zhang on AI, Censorship and Trump

The transcript covers Baidu's expansion in Seattle, the impact of AI on industries, and the company's self-driving car initiatives. It discusses the competitive landscape for AI talent, Baidu's electric car efforts, and the role of iQIYI in its ecosystem. The challenges of fake news and the dynamic internet industry in China are also addressed, along with the implications of US-China trade relations.

What is the primary focus of Baidu's new R&D center in Seattle?

• Building e-commerce solutions

• Developing gaming software

• Advancing conversational AI and cloud computing

• Creating social media platforms

How does Baidu view the role of AI in the future?

• As a threat to the human race

• As a tool to enhance human capabilities

• As a replacement for human jobs

• As a minor technological advancement

What is Baidu's approach to developing self-driving cars?

• Building cars independently

• Collaborating with partners using the Apollo platform

• Acquiring existing car manufacturers

• Focusing solely on electric vehicles

Which universities does Baidu recruit AI talent from?

• Stanford, UW, MIT, and Berkeley

• Harvard and Yale

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Tokyo University and Seoul National University

What is the expected timeline for Baidu's self-driving cars to be on the road?

• Within the next decade

• Early next year to three or five years

• In the next six months

• No specific timeline announced

What is a key component of Baidu's content strategy?

• Relying solely on syndicated TV shows

• Investing in and producing original content

• Focusing on user-generated content

• Avoiding competition with other streaming services

How does Baidu plan to combat fake news?

• Blocking all unverified content

• Ignoring it as a minor issue

• Relying on user reports

• Using AI and working with authorities

What is the current state of the internet industry in China?

• Booming and highly competitive

• Limited to a few major players

• Stagnant and declining

• Dominated by foreign companies

What is Baidu's stance on global trade policies?

• Supportive of protectionism

• In favor of openness and talent flow

• Indifferent to trade policies

• Focused on domestic markets only

How does Baidu view the competition in the search space in China?

• Non-existent

• Dominated by Baidu alone

• Limited to a few companies

• Fierce and intense