Baidu has embedded the OpenClaw AI agent directly into its flagship search app, granting access to approximately 700 million monthly users starting in mid-February, just before the Lunar New Year holiday. This marks the first time OpenClaw is available outside standalone chat platforms, allowing users to invoke AI functions within search.

Users can now leverage OpenClaw to streamline tasks such as coding assistance, email management, and other automated workflows directly within the search interface. Baidu plans to expand these capabilities across its e-commerce and other digital service platforms to deepen user engagement.

This integration supports Baidu's strategy to commercialize AI features at scale by embedding automation tools into high-traffic applications. The move positions Baidu alongside peers like Alibaba, which recently integrated its Qwen chatbot into retail platforms, as Chinese tech giants compete for AI leadership and user monetization.