Baidu Integrates OpenClaw AI Agent into Main Search App for 700M Users

• Baidu is integrating the OpenClaw AI agent directly into its primary smartphone search app, giving 700 million monthly active users direct access.
• OpenClaw, known for automating digital tasks, will help users schedule, organize files, draft text, and write code within the app.
• Previously accessed via chat platforms, this move marks one of China's most significant consumer-facing AI agent deployments.
• Baidu plans to extend OpenClaw's capabilities to its e-commerce and other services, signaling broader ambitions.
• The rollout aims to boost user engagement during the Lunar New Year, amidst pressure on Chinese tech firms to show AI returns.