Baidu Stock Is Falling Tuesday: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) stock fell after media reports linked its AI platform, Ernie Bot, to military research in China. Baidu denied any collaboration with the authors of the academic paper or their institutions. The South China Morning Post corrected their report, and Baidu reaffirmed its commitment to legal compliance.
January 16, 2024 | 1:46 pm
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Baidu's stock declined following reports associating its AI platform with military research, despite the company's denial and commitment to legal compliance.
The stock price of Baidu fell due to negative media reports suggesting a link between its AI platform and military research. Although Baidu has denied these claims and the media outlet has issued a correction, the initial news could still affect investor sentiment in the short term, leading to a decrease in stock price.
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