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ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic

Ars TechnicaPublished Aug 7, 2026

ByteDance has invested heavily in AI over the past three years, developing advanced models like SeeDance and Doubao, and pursuing independent AI model development led by its Seed team under Wu Yonghui. The company aims for world-leading AI capabilities, focusing on custom models and chips rather than distilling existing ones.

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