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2 Jun 202617 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1447 AH
ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models amid monetisation push

ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models amid monetisation push

Gu Quanquan, a leading AI researcher, has announced his departure from ByteDance, the owner of TikTok. This unexpected move comes as the company aims to monetize its AI offerings, including subscription plans for its flagship AI app, Doubao. Qu's role as an associate professor at UCLA underscores his significant contributions to foundational AI research at ByteDance. His exit raises concerns about the future of AI innovations within the company, particularly as it shifts focus towards revenue generation.

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