Baidu Will Feature a Voice Search
Baidu, a Chinese search leader has announced it will feature a search over the phone ability. Users will need to call 400 666 8585 to reach Baidu and specify their search. Article goes on to say:
“When a user calls 400 666 8585 to reach Baidu’s engineer, the engineer will offer them a search result based on their request. “
It seems that the search will be conducted by a person as opposed to automated bot. The service will cost 1 RMB per minute, which is expensive considering majority of Chinese population.
The question that popped up in my head is: What if I want some results for “royal chinese dictatorship” or “martial law in china” 
I guess the operator will have to read a specialized script: “Due to speech restrictions, that search cannot be performed. A dispatch team will be send to your location to address your thought patterns” It’s that bad over there.
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