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ECARX Becomes One of the First Partners in the Intelligent Cockpit Application Exploration of Baidu’s ERNIE Large Language Model
LONDON, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced that it has become one
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[{"type":"text","content":"LONDON, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced that it has become one of the first automotive technology partners of Baidu Apollo in the intelligent cockpit application exploration of its Enhanced Representation through Knowledge Integration (ERNIE), Baidu’s large language model (LLM). ECARX aims to further enhance its technological leadership by incorporating the capabilities of the LLM into its integrated intelligent ecosystem. As strategic technology partners, ECARX and Baidu Apollo have worked together to build a solid foundation and achieve fruitful results in the field of automotive intelligence. The two companies have continued to collaborate to explore the application of LLM capabilities in in-vehicle interactive scenarios. Currently, multiple innovative functions have been verified on the ECARX computing platforms, some of which are expected to be launched on selected mass-produced models of Lynk & Co and smart, with optimization underway that is intended to transform the industry at large. The automotive industry is dramatically changing, and assisted intelligence has become a vital factor for major automotive OEM brands to create differentiation and offer new value propositions. Consumers and the industry share a common demand for intelligent cockpits that offer more intuitive interactions, more extensive functions, and smoother experiences. ECARX has abundant innovation and experience in mass production in the field of digital cockpits. The company works closely with automotive OEMs and offers leading global intelligent cockpit solutions that are comprehensive and efficient. As of today, ECARX’s products and technologies have been integrated into more than 5 million cars worldwide. Baidu’s ERNIE LLM is now available in version 3.5. Compared to the previous version, the model's performance has been improved by 50%, the training throughput has been increased by 2, and the inference performance has been increased by 30. Baidu Apollo has carried out special training and fine-tuning of the model for in-vehicle scenarios, exploring more needs including travel planning, car consultants, knowledge Q&A, and inspiration painting, to meet users' deeper in-vehicle needs through interactive human-machine interaction and intergenerational inno...