Sunday, 15 February, 2026
ByteDance Launches Doubao 2.0: China’s Powerhouse AI Model Built for the Agent Era

TikTok parent ByteDance has officially released Doubao 2.0, its next-generation AI model specifically designed to power autonomous agents. The updated architecture focuses on enhanced reasoning and multi-step task execution, positioning ByteDance as a major competitor in the global AI race. By prioritizing "agentic" capabilities, the company aims to transform user interaction across its massive ecosystem, offering more personalized, proactive digital assistants.
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