tech
February 14, 2026
China's Baidu adds OpenClaw AI into search app for 700 million users ahead of Lunar New Year
Chinese search engine operator Baidu plans Friday to start letting smartphone app users to directly tell OpenClaw AI to perform tasks.
TL;DR
- Baidu is integrating the AI tool OpenClaw into its main smartphone search app.
- Users can message OpenClaw to perform tasks such as scheduling, organizing files, and writing code.
- This feature will be available to users who opt in, starting Friday.
- Baidu's search app has 700 million monthly active users.
- Chinese tech companies like Alibaba and Tencent are also incorporating AI agents into their services.
- Alibaba has integrated its AI chatbot Qwen with its e-commerce platforms, facilitating consumer orders.
- Cybersecurity firms have cautioned about granting AI agents like OpenClaw unrestricted access to systems.
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