What's Happening?
ByteDance is actively recruiting fresh robotics talent for its Seed department, which oversees AI research and large language model development. The department, established in 2023, is expanding its personnel to enhance its AI capabilities. ByteDance has posted job vacancies for roles in Beijing and Shanghai, focusing on robot motion control algorithms and performance optimization for embodied intelligence reasoning. This recruitment drive follows the departure of Kong Tao, ByteDance's former director of robotics research.
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Why It's Important?
ByteDance's recruitment of robotics talent underscores the company's commitment to advancing its AI research capabilities. By expanding its Seed department, ByteDance is positioning itself to compete in the global AI arms race sparked by the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The recruitment effort reflects the company's strategic focus on developing next-generation AI technologies, which could enhance its competitive edge in the tech industry.
