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Baidu Posts Fifth Straight Sales Drop After AI Lags Rivals

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 18 August 2026, 09:12 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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Baidu Inc.’s revenue fell for a fifth consecutive quarter, reflecting the search leader’s persistent lag in AI development and a struggling advertising business.

Baidu Inc.’s revenue fell for a fifth consecutive quarter, reflecting the search leader’s persistent lag in AI development and a struggling advertising business.
Baidu Posts (ORG) AI Lags Rivals Baidu Inc.’s (ORG)
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