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ByteDance launches consumer Doubao Phone Assistant with beta phone controls: ByteDance has released the consumer version of its Doubao Phone Assistant, introducing screen-based Q&A and local search across photos, messages, and notes. The update adds support for voice activation, a dedicated AI key, and a beta "operate phone" feature.

Artificial Intelligence • TechNode

ByteDance reportedly develops real-time spatial video AI model: ByteDance is reportedly developing an AI model for real-time spatial video generation, with founder Zhang Yiming personally overseeing the project. Built on the company's Seedance video-generation model, the system could launch as early as next month, though the timing remains unfixed.

Artificial Intelligence • TechNode