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BEIJING — Baidu

plans to give users of its main smartphone app direct access to the wildly popular artificial intelligence tool OpenClaw, according to a spokesperson for the Chinese tech company.

Starting later on Friday, users who opt in can message the AI agent through Baidu’s main search app to complete tasks such as scheduling, organizing files and writing code.

AI agents such as OpenClaw have surged in popularity recently for their ability to automate tasks, including managing email and using online services.