Baidu, Inc. is a Chinese technology company headquartered in Beijing, founded in 2000. The company is the largest search engine in China and one of the leading internet service providers globally. Baidu focuses on internet search, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, cloud services, and digital advertising. In addition to its search engine, Baidu operates services like Baidu Baike (encyclopedia), Baidu Maps, and Baidu Tieba (social network). The company is known for its research and investments in advanced technologies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.