Baidu may have unveiled a new AI image generator and no-code platform
Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, reportedly announced two new artificial intelligence (AI) platforms on Tuesday. According to a report, the company introduced a text-to-image generator called I-RAG and a no-code platform called Miaoda. The new AI platforms would be showcased at the Baidu World Conference, the company’s annual event. In addition, the company is also planning to launch a new AI-integrated smart glasses. These glasses will be equipped with a special AI assistant. The tech giant reportedly highlighted that it is now looking to commercialize its AI technology after substantial research in the field.
Baidu’s new AI platforms
According to According to The Economic Times, the Chinese multinational presented new AI innovations at its conference. Among them would be I-RAG, the company’s proprietary text-to-image generator. Although Baidu got into the AI image generation game late, the company reportedly claimed that it used Baidu’s search engine to ensure that instances of hallucinations could be kept to a minimum.
Another innovation the company presented was a no-code platform called Miaoda, according to the report. No-code platforms are used to create software, websites, and apps, and they can be used by people who don’t know how to write code. Such platforms use visual and interactive elements to help users design what they want, and automate the coding process in the background.
With Miaoda, Baidu will reportedly allow users to develop software without coding skills. It is said that users can write a prompt about what they want and the AI can generate a prototype, which can be further edited and customized using prompts and visual editing tools.
Furthermore, the company has announced plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in China next week. Like the Meta Ray-Ban, it will also come with an AI assistant that will help users in various real-life situations.
At the event, Baidu reportedly highlighted that its AI chatbot Ernie handles 1.5 billion user queries per day, marking a sharp increase from the 200 million daily requests reported in May. However, the company has reportedly denied claims that it would launch an AI-powered super app and will instead focus on specialized tools.
