TMTPOST – On Baidu’s 25th anniversary, founder Robin Li shared a company-wide letter highlighting the tech giant’s unwavering commitment to innovation and its anticipation of transformative growth in artificial intelligence by 2025. “Over the past 25 years, we have consistently been at the forefront of technology, firmly believing that innovation is Baidu’s core competitive advantage,” Li wrote in the message sent on January 1. Li expressed optimism for the future of AI, stating that while a "super app" has yet to emerge, the real-world penetration of AI is already significant. He predicted that 2025 would see explosive growth in AI technologies and applications, signaling a new era for the industry.