Baidu Establishes New AI Model Committee to Unify Strategy

Baidu established the Baidu Model Committee (BMC) to centralize large model initiatives. The committee oversees technology planning, model training, and business implementation.

The Basic Model Unit (BMU) and Applied Model Unit (AMU) report to the BMC. The reorganization consolidates resources to accelerate technological advantages.

The news emerged on May 15, 2026. Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares traded down nearly 3%.