Baidu is set to launch driverless taxi trials in the UK in 2026, partnering with Uber and Lyft to bring its Apollo Go robotaxis to London. This marks a significant international expansion for the company's autonomous driving business. Concurrently, Baidu's ERNIE 5.0-Preview-1203 large model achieved global first place in text capabilities on the LMArena ranking on December 23, surpassing other international models. BIDU’s pre-market price is $124.19 (+0.67%).