Recap | ByteDance AI bot becomes No 1 in China, AMD cuts 1,000 jobs to battle Nvidia and more top tech stories

In our latest future tech news, ByteDance’s Doubao is beating competitors in China, AMD moves to focus on AI chip market and OpenAI urges US collaboration against China

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Doubao, a ChatGPT-like conversational bot developed by TikTok owner ByteDance, has emerged as the most popular AI app for Chinese consumers. Photo: Reuters

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Published: 1:05pm, 14 Nov 2024

1. ByteDance’s ChatGPT-like Doubao AI bot becomes No 1 in China with 51 million users

Doubao has become China’s top AI app with 51 million active users, surpassing competitors like Baidu’s Wenxiaoyan and Alibaba’s Kimi. Free and versatile, it excels in various tasks including text, image, audio and video generation, and data analysis, making it a top choice for Chinese consumers.

2. AMD slashes 1,000 jobs to focus on battle with Nvidia in AI chip market

AMD has laid off staff to concentrate on AI chip development to compete with Nvidia in the lucrative data centre market. Analysts predict 98 per cent growth in 2024, outpacing overall revenue, as AMD’s strategic shift could redefine its position in the tech landscape.

3. OpenAI urges US and its allies to collaborate against China in AI race, expand to Middle East

The ChatGPT maker has called for a pact to collaborate on AI development to outpace China, proposing a “North American Compact for AI” and global partnerships, including with Middle Eastern nations, to enhance infrastructure and talent.

Shenzhen is China’s second-largest R&D hub by expenditure. Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images