Baidu

Baidu has spent roughly 15 years developing its own AI chips, and its semiconductor business now heads toward a public listing, putting years of in-house research to the test with investors. The move comes as Chinese tech firms push to reduce reliance on US chipmakers like Nvidia amid tightening export controls. Observers will be watching whether Baidu's homegrown chips can win market confidence and compete commercially in the booming AI hardware space.