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Baidu Introduces M100 and M300 Chips to Strengthen China’s AI Hardware Capabilities
Baidu launched M100 and M300 AI chips and upgraded Ernie, advancing China’s semiconductor push amid US restrictions and long-term AI infrastructure goals.
Baidu unveiled its new M100 and M300 chips designed to support large-scale AI training and supercomputing workloads, marking a major step in China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency. The company upgraded its Ernie AI model alongside the new hardware, setting an ambitious rollout timeline beyond 2026. The initiatives aim to counter US export restrictions while accelerating domestic innovation in computing infrastructure. Baidu emphasized improved efficiency, cost reductions, and enhanced model performance as core benefits as China seeks stronger positioning in global AI development.