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Source: Autoinfo
On April 25, Chinese Nissan and Baidu Online Network Technology signed an agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent vehicles.
The cooperation based on Nissan’s intelligent vehicle platform and Baidu’s advanced technology in generative AI. The two sides will study the feasibility of future technology development and business cooperation.
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Nissan will carry Baidu AI software on its models in China to explore the potentials of AI solution. The two sides will also actively promote the research and cooperation to achieve win-win result by utilizing their special strength.
“The automotive industry is undergoing a intelligent revolution and the costumer demand for new technology represented by AI is growing rapidly. Nissan pointed out the company will expand the cooperation to technology and software services in the Nissan Arc Plan.” The vice president of Chinese Nissan said, “By working together, the generative AI from Baidu will be applied to Nissan’s new model in China, which will offer more diversified intelligent mobility experience. Besides, this step will also accelerate the pace pf Nissan;s intelligent and electrified vehicle.”
According to Nissan’s plan, it will launch eight new energy models in Chinese market by 2026 fiscal year, which also provides more imagination for the cooperation between Nissan and Baidu.
The vice president of Baidu and the president of Intelligent Driving Business Group Wang Yunpeng said, “We are deeply honored and have high hopes for this cooperation between Baidu and Nissan. We will take full advantages of Baidu in the field of artificial intelligence and help Nissan to achieve new breakthroughs in the level of intelligence. We look forward to integrating Baidu AI technology into Nissan’s products and services through deep cooperation to bring a more intelligent and convenient travel experience for customers. At the same time, we will actively expand cooperation in overseas markets and jointly open up a broader space for development. We firmly believe that through the efforts of both sides, the cooperation between Baidu and Nissan will achieve fruitful results, leading the development trend of intelligent automobile industry. Bringing more surprises and value to customers around the world is our ultimate purpose.”