AI, TikTok and ByteDance

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12bn on AI chips in 2025
TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend more than $12bn on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year, betting on the cutting-edge technology for new growth while under pressure from Washington to sell its popular video-sharing app in the US.
TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 billion on AI chips in 2025, FT reports
ByteDance is placing a big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as the TikTok parent plans to spend more than $12 billion on AI in 2025, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
Is TikTok’s Parent Company Buying $12B Worth of AI Chips?
ByteDance reportedly plans to double down on domestic AI chips following U.S restrictions. The Chinese tech giant, however, says that's false.
FirstFT: ByteDance plans to spend $12bn on AI chips this year
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TikTok parent ByteDance sets aside $12B to spend on AI chips this year - FT
Beijing-based ByteDance (BDNCE) is looking to spend over $12B on artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025 and has allotted a budget of RMB 40B ($5.5B) to acquire AI chips in China this year, the Financial Times reported Tuesday,
ByteDance plans to invest $12 billion on AI chips this year
According to the Financial Times, ByteDance is planning to invest over $12 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025. Sources familiar
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