China’s Baidu unveils AI tool priced at Rs 240 a month for office automation
Chinese technology company Baidu has introduced a new artificial intelligence service aimed at helping businesses automate routine office work, signalling the rapid expansion of AI tools into everyday workplace operations.
The new service, called DuClaw, allows companies to deploy Baidu’s OpenClaw AI agent platform through the cloud without installing specialised software. According to the company, the tool can carry out several workplace tasks including research, coding, customer support and internal workflow management.
Announcing the launch on X, Baidu said the service provides a “ready-to-use OpenClaw setup on Baidu AI Cloud”, allowing users to run AI agents without complex installation processes.
The company added that the platform removes technical setup requirements, stating that “no system images, server configuration, or model API keys [are] required.”
Introducing DuClaw, a new zero-deployment service that provides a ready-to-use @openclaw setup on Baidu AI Cloud, making it easier for users to get their AI agent running.
> No system images, server configuration, or model API keys required
> Built-in Baidu skills such as Baidu… pic.twitter.com/TZnYALaGqc— Baidu Inc. (@Baidu_Inc) March 11, 2026
Low-cost AI automation
Baidu said the platform is priced at around 17.8 yuan per month, or roughly Rs 240, positioning it as an inexpensive option for businesses that want to experiment with AI-driven automation.
The company appears to be targeting organisations looking to test AI tools without investing heavily in building their own technology systems. Unlike basic chatbots that primarily answer questions, AI agents can perform multi-step tasks.
For example, the system can search for information, summarise findings, generate reports and organise the results into documents without direct human input.
Baidu said the platform is designed to automate tasks usually handled by teams working in operations, customer support or internal research.
According to the company, the service includes built-in capabilities such as Baidu Search, Baidu Baike and Baidu Scholar, along with access to different AI models so users can choose the most suitable one for specific tasks.
Baidu also said the web version of the service is already live, with messaging app integrations expected to follow.
The launch comes as technology companies in China compete to build AI systems that businesses can directly integrate into their operations.
Baidu has invested heavily in artificial intelligence for several years and is considered one of China’s major developers of large language models. Its Ernie AI model powers several products including chatbots, enterprise software tools and developer platforms.
Services like DuClaw aim to make AI adoption easier inside organisations. Instead of building their own systems from scratch, companies can subscribe to cloud-based platforms and begin automating certain tasks immediately.
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