Baidua CEO defends heavy investments in AI while the competition is warming up and Apple is reportedly watching elsewhere

Robin Li (right), executive director of Baidu, speaking at a fiery interview with Omar Sultan Al Olam, State Minister of the UAE for AI, digital economy and remote work on the World Government Summit on February 11, 2025. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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