ByteDance is exploring autonomous driving technology for unmanned logistics through the world model team under Seed, its AI research unit, according to Chinese media reports. The early-stage project is reportedly tied to Volcengine’s automotive industry line.
ByteDance said its large model research includes early exploration in physical AI, but added that it has no plan to build a smart driving business. [IT Home, in Chinese]
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