Baidu's ERNIE 5.0 Preview model secured the top position in LMArena’s global AI text ranking. The model scored 1451 points, surpassing major competitors, including Claude-Opus-4-1 and GPT-5.2.
ERNIE 5.0 demonstrated particular strength in creative writing and complex instructions. Baidu launched the model in November with a parameter count of 2.4 trillion. This performance represents a significant breakthrough for the Chinese AI industry.
The success highlights the rapid advancement of China’s AI technology internationally. ERNIE 5.0 features capabilities in processing text, images, audio, and video, which could open applications across various industries. This reinforces Baidu’s position in the competitive AI market. No specific market reaction to the news was immediately available.