ByteDance Unveils Doubao 2.0: The Evolution of China's Leading AI Chatbot

China's ByteDance has launched Doubao 2.0, the latest version of its popular AI app. This comes a year after the Chinese startup DeepSeek shook the tech world with an affordable AI model, sparking a race among domestic competitors to develop models with greater consumer appeal.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 14-02-2026 12:36 IST | Created: 14-02-2026 12:36 IST
ByteDance Unveils Doubao 2.0: The Evolution of China's Leading AI Chatbot
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • China

China's ByteDance has announced the release of Doubao 2.0, the upgraded version of its popular chatbot, now the most widely used AI application in the country. According to QuestMobile, Doubao has achieved significant online presence and user engagement.

The launch comes a year after DeepSeek, another Chinese startup, disrupted the global tech sector with a low-cost AI model. This innovation prompted a wave of domestic competition in the AI field.

Chinese tech companies are now focused on developing new models that appeal more to consumers, reflecting a rapidly evolving AI landscape in the region.

TRENDING

DevShots

Latest News

OPINION / BLOG / INTERVIEW

Climate extremes reshape gender gaps in global labor markets

EU AI Act has limited impact on healthcare AI market access

Can AI help treat gaming disorder? Big potential and gaps

When people rely on AI, beliefs may follow, not just information

Connect us on

LinkedIn Quora Youtube RSS
Give Feedback