Baidu Launches AI World Model for Training and Testing Robotaxis
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Baidu has announced that its Apollo Go service operates in 28 cities and has completed over 23 million rides as of June 2026. This significant milestone highlights the rapid growth and adoption of autonomous vehicle technology in urban areas.
The expansion of Apollo Go is crucial as it demonstrates Baidu's commitment to advancing AI and autonomous driving solutions. By providing millions of rides, the service not only showcases the technology's reliability but also enhances public trust in robotaxi services.
Baidu's Apollo Go aims to further improve its AI world model for training and testing robotaxis. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Baidu unveils AI world model to train, test robotaxis
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