ByteDance's Wukong Browser recently integrated the DeepSeek R1 model, sparking widespread industry attention. Unlike the previous integrations of DeepSeek into Feishu and Volcano Engine, Wukong Browser, a C-end user-oriented product incorporating content from Douyin and Tomato Novel, is seen as potentially paving the way for Douyin's future integration of DeepSeek.
Currently, Wukong Browser simultaneously utilizes both the Doubao and DeepSeek models. DeepSeek R1 primarily handles intelligent dialogue and text generation, while Doubao provides AI shortcut functions with a broader range of applications. Wukong Browser has undergone numerous iterations, evolving from a "money-making browser" to a multi-functional browser integrating search, content recommendations, and AI assistance.
This integration of DeepSeek is considered the beginning of ByteDance's large-scale AI application in C-end products. Although official download figures haven't been released, data indicates Wukong Browser boasts a substantial user base. Industry insiders speculate that Douyin might be the next product to integrate DeepSeek, but ByteDance has yet to respond.
This move not only showcases ByteDance's strategic layout in the AI field but also signifies the increasingly important role of AI technology in mobile internet applications. The popularity of DeepSeek has also led to an overflow of demand and various interconnected applications.