
Beijing, January 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu Research, the leading AI research institute launched by Baidu, today released its predictions for the top 10 technology trends for 2023. These include big models, digital-real fusion, virtual-real symbiosis, autonomous driving, robotics, scientific computing, quantum computing, privacy computing, ethics in technology, and sustainability.
Baidu also showcases its latest innovations at its annual AI developer conference, Baidu Create, including some on the year’s Top Tech Trends list. January 10, 2023.

“The world is poised for historic change as the applicability limits of AI core technologies continue to decline and the effectiveness of their applications continues to improve. Wanghaifeng, CTO of Baidu and head of Baidu Research. “This is the fourth year in a row that Baidu Research has released the top 10 prospects for technology trends. In the past four years, AI has become the foundation of technology development.”
“Future digital societies will be built on highly intelligent networks, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and other new forms of infrastructure, with natural human-computer interactions and AI-critical interactions serving as platforms. Symbiotic virtual-real technology will enhance our experience and capabilities in both the physical and digital worlds.” Zhao Qinpingan academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and an honorary president of the Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance.
“One of the most important foundational technologies in the 4th Industrial Revolution is AI. AI in synergy with autonomous driving, green computing and life sciences offers great development opportunities. Yakin ChanChief Professor of AI Science at Tsinghua University, and Director of Tsinghua University AI Industry Research Institute (AIR).
Baidu Research’s Top 10 Technology Trends for 2023 are: A full report is available here. http://research.baidu.com/Blog/index-view?id=178
Trend 1: Building Big Models – A large model for the industry has emerged, offering intelligent upgrades across a wide range of sectors.
Trend 2: Fusion of Digital and Real – Increased demand for AI infrastructure will drive deeper integration of digital technology with the real economy.
Trend 3: Symbiosis of Virtual and Real – Web 3.0 technologies will create new types of online spaces and bring disruptive innovation to the metaverse industry.
Trend 4: Autonomous Driving – Autonomous driving is seeing new upgrades, leading the way in intelligent transportation.
Trend 5: Robotics – The use of industrial robots is accelerating to address labor shortages.
Trend 6: Scientific Computing – AI technology has become a valuable research aid that transforms the paradigm of interdisciplinary research.
Trend 7: Quantum Computing – Core technology breakthroughs continue to drive the industrialization of quantum computing.
Trend 8: Privacy Computing – A privacy computing platform balances value creation with security and trust while enabling data interoperability.
Trend 9: Ethics in Technology – Explainable AI technology fosters “mutual trust,” making reliable and controllable technology the new competitive advantage.
Trend 10: Sustainability – Growing interest in green, low-carbon, and sustainable energy is creating important breakthroughs in edge and advanced computing.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make a complex world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with a strong internet infrastructure, trading as ‘BIDU’ on NASDAQ and ‘9888’ on HKEX. One Baidu ADS is equivalent to 8 shares of Class A common stock.
About Baidu Research
With joint offices in Beijing, Silicon Valley, and Seattle, Baidu Research attracts top talent from around the world to focus on fundamental research for the future of artificial intelligence.
About Baidu Create
Baidu Create, Baidu’s annual AI developer conference, January 10, 2023 The theme is “Creator Spirit”. The event will be hosted on XiRang, Baidu’s metaverse platform, and will be attended by executives and speakers such as Baidu’s co-founders and CEOs. Robin LeeBaidu CTO Dr. WanghaifengLunar and Lunar Deputy Chief Designer Mars Rover Yang JiaThe meeting will be live-streamed on Baidu’s official YouTube account at 14:00 Beijing time. January 10th (2200 PST upon January 9). English highlights of the event will be shared on Baidu’s official social media accounts. twitterFacebook, and LinkedIn.
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