Baidu Introduces Low-Cost AI Service to Automate Routine Office Tasks

Chinese technology company Baidu has launched Duclaw, a low-cost AI service aimed at automating routine office tasks such as research, coding, customer support, and workflow management. Priced at approximately 17.8 yuan (around Rs 240) per month, Duclaw enables businesses to deploy AI agents via the cloud without specialized software. These AI agents can perform multi-step tasks, differentiating them from basic chatbots. The launch highlights Baidu's ongoing investment in AI and growing competition in China's enterprise AI market.