ByteDance CEO liang ruobo highlights AI as the next major tech revolution

On September 15, 2026, ByteDance CEO Liang Ruobo spoke at the Feishu Future Infinite and Doukou Work Launch Conference, stating that the IT field has experienced four major development peaks over the past 50 years: PC, Web, Mobile, and AI. He emphasized that the AI peak surpasses the previous three in scale and significance. Liang noted that such industry-level opportunities are rare, occurring every 15-20 years. In mid-August, during the 2026 annual mid-year meeting, Liang reviewed ByteDance's AI performance, highlighting the competitiveness of Doukou in consumer applications and the SOTA status of Seedance, while acknowledging challenges in closing the gap with overseas models. He reiterated the company's commitment to self-research in large language models, accepting short-term setbacks for long-term gains. Liang also outlined recent integrations of Doukou, Feishu, and Huoshan Engine, emphasizing the rapid development of AI in productivity and the growing importance of B-end markets. He noted that over 90% of new Feishu clients now adopt AI products, underscoring the strategic move to enhance offerings for business clients.