ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo: Accepts Short-Term AI Model Lag, Responds to Doubao-Feishu Integration Rumors

ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo responded to speculation about the potential integration of its AI assistant Doubao with the enterprise collaboration tool Feishu. During his remarks, Liang acknowledged that ByteDance accepts being temporarily behind in AI model capabilities compared to competitors, indicating a strategic patience in the AI race. He emphasized the importance of long-term innovation over short-term gains. The comments come as ByteDance navigates intense competition in the Chinese AI market, with rivals rapidly advancing their own models.