PaddlePaddle AI Studio

A learning and training community for AI learners under Baidu PaddlePaddle, integrating free courses, cloud GPU computing power, classic datasets and sample projects, supporting Wenxin Yiyan large model development, one-click deployment and algorithm competitions.

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Updated: 2026-10-26

What is PaddlePaddle AI Studio?

PaddlePaddle AI Studio (Galaxy Community) is an artificial intelligence learning and training community created by Baidu for AI learners. Its official positioning is a one-stop platform for "learning AI and using AI". It integrates free courses, cloud GPU computing power, classic datasets and project practical environments, and provides a complete link from development to deployment around ERNIE Bot and large models. It is a common starting point for domestic learners with limited budgets to get started with deep learning and model applications.

Who is it for?

Students and self-learners with limited budgets but in need of a GPU environment are its most typical user group; developers who plan to seek jobs in the algorithm and deep learning fields and want to enrich their resumes through competitions and projects; as well as individuals or teams who want to experience the process of Ernie Bot model development and deployment at a low cost.

Key features

Free Courses & Learning Community

A learning and training community that brings together millions of developers. Officially, it is said to integrate a rich set of free AI courses covering everything from AI fundamentals to large model development, supporting online learning, project communication, and community interaction.

Cloud Computing Power and Datasets

It provides cloud-based GPU computing power, storage resources, as well as classic datasets and deep learning sample projects across various fields. You can run Notebook training and inference directly in the browser without needing a dedicated graphics card.

Large Model Development

It offers two approaches simultaneously: no-code visual development and high-code development based on the PaddlePaddle large model suite. The official platform states that it supports a one-stop capability from application development to deployment.

ERNIE Bot Ecosystem

Provides a model and application development system based on ERNIE Bot, including ERNIE SDK, Agent capabilities and plugin calls. Joining the community allows you to claim computing power and ERNIE Token benefits.

One-click Deployment and AI-Native Applications

Supports one-click construction of public or custom large models into online inference services and AI-native applications; applications such as AI painting workflows in the community (e.g., ComfyUI based on node-based processes) can be experienced directly.

Competitions and Practice Races

It hosts beginner practice races and elite algorithm competitions, serving as a way to verify learning outcomes and accumulate practical experience and resumes.

How to use PaddlePaddle AI Studio

It is recommended to proceed in the order of "Course → Re-run sample projects → Sign up for practice contests → Apply for long-term computing power": first, get the free courses and sample projects running to familiarize yourself with the platform and the PaddlePaddle ecosystem, then apply for computing power to carry out your own experiments.
Contests are a great way to gain computing power and exposure, and they can also make your learning goals more clear.
when releasing a project, improve the documentation and dependency descriptions to facilitate others' reproduction and communication.
often browse the AI-Native Application section in the community.
First experience the applications made by others, then figure out whether you can replicate or improve them, which is a shortcut to quickly understand the platform's capabilities.

Things to know

Cloud GPU computing power is not unlimited and free. Usually, you need to complete tasks, sign up for activities or become a member to get the duration. Please confirm the quota before long-term training; the platform's courses and projects are centered around the PaddlePaddle ecosystem, and developers who are used to other frameworks will have a certain migration cost; the online Notebook may be recycled if it is idle for too long, and unsaved progress may be lost. Please download important code to the local computer in a timely manner; the quality of projects shared by the community varies. Prioritize those with more runs and recent updates. Before commercial use, pay attention to the project authorization and the boundaries of data usage; the computing power quota and activity rules will be adjusted with the community's operation, which shall be subject to the announcements on the page.