ByteDance Unveils Doubao 2.0: The Evolution of China's Leading AI Chatbot

China's ByteDance has launched Doubao 2.0, the latest version of its popular AI app. This comes a year after the Chinese startup DeepSeek shook the tech world with an affordable AI model, sparking a race among domestic competitors to develop models with greater consumer appeal.

China's ByteDance has announced the release of Doubao 2.0, the upgraded version of its popular chatbot, now the most widely used AI application in the country. According to QuestMobile, Doubao has achieved significant online presence and user engagement.

The launch comes a year after DeepSeek, another Chinese startup, disrupted the global tech sector with a low-cost AI model. This innovation prompted a wave of domestic competition in the AI field.

Chinese tech companies are now focused on developing new models that appeal more to consumers, reflecting a rapidly evolving AI landscape in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)