At its annual Baidu World event, Baidu Inc. unveiled its latest flagship artificial intelligence model, ERNIE 5.0, described as a "natively omni-modal" system that can process text, images, audio, and video. [1, 2] The new model is now accessible to the public through ERNIE Bot and to enterprise clients via its Qianfan platform. This launch is a key part of Baidu's strategy to stay competitive in China's fierce AI race against rivals like Alibaba and ByteDance. [1, 2, 9] Alongside the new model, Baidu announced an ambitious five-year roadmap for its Kunlun AI chips, with plans to release the M100 and M300 chips in 2026 and 2027, respectively. [4, 9] The company also introduced a range of upgraded AI applications, including new digital human technology and a no-code application builder, some of which are slated for global expansion. [1, 6]