BYTEDANCE'S TIKTOK PLAYBOOK IS WINNING CONSUMER AI

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ByteDance's Doubao app is now China's most popular mobile AI platform. It received more than 11.4 million downloads in October. Doubao's focus on frictionless AI-powered voice, image, and video experiences sets it apart from competitors. ByteDance keeps its most advanced technology proprietary, breaking away from China's open-source approach. This could give it a durable commercial edge.