AsianFin -- China’s leading internet search and artificial intelligence (AI) company, Baidu, is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching its robotaxi service in Dubai. This move would mark the latest expansion of a Chinese tech giant into the Middle East.
Baidu, which secured a license in Hong Kong at the end of 2024 to test autonomous vehicles under its Apollo Go robotaxi service, is currently in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to introduce the service in Dubai, a major financial hub in the region. A source with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed the ongoing talks.
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