According to AI Technology Review, ByteDance's AI Lab is reportedly merging into its Seed team. This significant restructuring marks a major shift in ByteDance's internal AI R&D structure. Established in 2016, the AI Lab, previously a core part of ByteDance's AI research under Ma Weiying and reporting directly to Zhang Yiming, boasted a team of 150 researchers. Their work encompassed cutting-edge AI technologies, contributing significantly to the success of products like Douyin (TikTok) through advancements in recommendation algorithms and video effects. The AI Lab played a crucial role in ByteDance's growth.
