ByteDance plans a 25 percent jump in AI infrastructure spending this year, reaching 200 billion yuan, as it expands its AI push. Higher memory chip costs and a focus on domestic AI chips—aligned with Beijing’s pushback against US tech limits—are key drivers. The investment is meant to power its Doubao chatbot, which has drawn significant downloads.
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