ByteDance developing an AI agent to compete with Meta

ByteDance is reportedly preparing to launch its own AI agent designed to compete directly with Meta's Muse. Although specific details regarding the assistant's name or exact functionality remain unclear, reports indicate it will serve a similar role to Meta's product. This development is part of a broader strategy by the Chinese company to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence sector. Co-founder Zhang Yiming previously noted that catching up with frontier AI companies could take until at least 2029 or 2030, and the introduction of a personal agent could also raise new questions surrounding data privacy.