On August 18, Baidu (09888.HK) unveiled its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The figures revealed that the monthly active user base of the Baidu APP surged to 640 million by June. In July, Baidu Yijing rolled out a digital human video podcast solution, marking a significant leap forward in digital human micro-expression technology. Based on reports from authoritative institutions like Frost & Sullivan and IDC, Baidu Yijing has clinched the top spot in China for two years running, in terms of both market share and the overall product prowess of AI digital humans.