A new study by the Future of Life Institute found that the safety practices of major artificial intelligence companies are “far short” of global standards, with Chinese firms DeepSeek and Alibaba Cloud ranking among the worst offenders. While Baidu was not explicitly named as a top offender, the report raises concerns for all major players in the race to develop superintelligence, stating none have a robust strategy for controlling advanced AI systems. The report, released on December 3, 2025, and circulated on December 4, highlights that all tested firms performed poorly in assessing existential risks associated with AI. This places a spotlight on the entire AI sector's approach to safety and governance as companies, including Baidu, continue to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and its integration into their core businesses. No market reaction for Baidu was available.