Baidu Integrates OpenClaw AI Agent Into Search App, Giving 700 Million Users Access to Task Automation
Summary
Baidu integrates OpenClaw AI agent into its search app, instantly providing 700 million users with automated task capabilities including scheduling and coding as Chinese tech giants battle for AI dominance before Lunar New Year.
Key Points
- Baidu integrates OpenClaw AI agent into its main search app, giving 700 million monthly active users direct access to task automation including scheduling, file organization, and code writing
- The integration marks the first time the Austrian-developed AI agent becomes accessible outside of chat platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, expanding to Baidu's e-commerce and other services
- Chinese tech giants including Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent compete to attract new AI users ahead of Lunar New Year holiday, with Alibaba's Qwen chatbot processing over 120 million consumer orders in six days