ByteDance Launches Doubao Real-Time AI Voice Assistant for Phones
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ByteDance launched Doubao, an AI voice assistant that operates at the system level to autonomously perform tasks like booking tickets, organizing files, and searching information. Unlike traditional assistants such as Siri, Doubao uses speech-to-speech technology enabling real-time conversations and interruptions with nearly human-like voices. Initially available on the M153 Nubia handset, ByteDance plans to license this technology to other Chinese smartphone manufacturers, marking a significant advancement toward truly autonomous AI assistants.
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