ByteDance to Launch Doubao Office AI Product to Compete with Tencent's WorkBuddy
ByteDance is reportedly preparing to launch Doubao, an AI-powered office product, as early as next week. The new application is designed to compete directly with Tencent's WorkBuddy.
ByteDance is set to launch its AI-powered office product, Doubao, possibly as early as next week, according to reports from IT Home. The new application aims to directly challenge Tencent's WorkBuddy in the burgeoning market for AI-driven workplace solutions.
The Doubao product will be spun off as a standalone application from the existing "work tasks" feature within the current Doubao app. This move is part of ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo's strategy to concentrate resources on key growth areas, with AI and information platforms identified as central pillars. Doubao is being positioned as a core AI business for the company.
Recent updates to Doubao's "work tasks" functionality have included features such as remote computer control via mobile devices and the management of virtual Windows desktops. These enhancements are seen as preparatory steps for the launch of the dedicated office tool.
ByteDance has also reorganized its AI-focused business units, merging the Feishu product team with the Doubao product team to form a new Doubao product team. This integration signals a deeper collaboration in productivity scenarios and underscores ByteDance's commitment to expanding its presence in the AI and enterprise software market.