Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) recently launched its new foundation models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, marking significant advancements in AI technology. Despite a mixed market backdrop where the Nasdaq Composite declined 8% over recent weeks, Baidu reported a share price increase of 4% over the last quarter. This performance contrast may be attributed in part to its innovative product launch and strategic integration of these models into its platforms like Baidu Search and the Wenxiaoyan app. The…