ByteDance is actively pursuing AI hardware development, with two key divisions focused on wearable AI devices and handheld AI devices(6). The company has acquired headphone brand Oladance and is exploring AI-based consumer hardware products. Additionally, ByteDance's Volcano Engine has launched a self-developed video codec chip, though the company has no commercial plans for general-purpose chips.
What is ByteDance's strategy regarding AI hardware development?
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