Baidu Overhauls Search Engine With AI Features, Voice Function

Baidu Inc. is overhauling China’s most popular search engine with AI features and a voice function in its most sweeping revamp for years.

The Beijing-based company said it wants to make its mobile app more like an AI chatbot that can help users with writing, drawing and trip planning tasks. It will focus less on keywords and more on natural language searches and also allow users to perform searches by voice in several Chinese dialects.