Shocking! Byte acquisition of doubao.com,open a new pattern in the AI field

According to leaks, on August 17th, ByteDance's LLM "豆包" app has started external testing. ByteDance acquired the domain doubao.com, officially entering the AI field!

Since Baidu, the first domestic company to announce the launch of its "文心一言" (Wenxin Yiyuan) large model, after more than half a year, ByteDance's large model "豆包" (Dou Bao) has finally arrived. Let's take a look at what mysteries this "豆包" holds.

豆包's testing is not limited to a specific number of users, and there is no need to wait in line. All users can log in through their phone number, TikTok, or Apple ID. It supports the web platform at https://www.doubao.com/ and has opened the Android download channel. For iOS, you need to use TestFlight to install it and require an invitation redemption code to use it.

After downloading the 豆包 (Dou Bao) app on the Android platform, registration can be done without the need for an invitation code. Upon entering the default page, users can find various intelligent chat interfaces, including the AI robot "豆包" (Dou Bao), an English learning assistant, an all-purpose writing assistant, and the chatty companion "小宁" (Xiao Ning). These intelligent entities can provide users with multilingual and multifunctional artificial intelligence services, including but not limited to Q&A, intelligent content creation, and conversation. From the overall functionality and user experience, "豆包" is already capable of meeting users' basic needs.

ByteDance acquired the Pinyin domain "doubao.com" specifically for its large model 豆包 (Dou Bao) app. The exact price is unknown, but considering that this domain was registered in February 2006 and has been in existence for 17 years, it is likely not inexpensive. It's indeed a highly suitable domain for the app.

Many major internet companies indeed use Pinyin domain names for their official websites, such as "baidu.com, taobao.com, huawei.com, toutiao.com, and douyin.com," among others. It's evident that choosing the right domain name is a significant factor in the success of a project.

For those interested in buying or selling domain names, there are numerous platforms like DN.com that offer a wide range of Pinyin, two-letter, three-letter, and other domain names. It's a good resource for individuals and businesses looking to acquire valuable domain names.

According to the "Terms of Use" displayed on the official website of 豆包, "豆包" software and related services refer to the products and services provided to you by Beijing Chun Tian Zhi Yun Technology Co., Ltd., and/or its affiliates (referred to as the "Company"). These services are provided through various means, including webpages, applications (potentially with different versions), mini-programs, the provision of software development toolkits (SDKs) for third-party websites and applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), as well as innovative forms that emerge with technological developments. The services encompass various functionalities, with "AI interactive dialogue" being a core feature.

Based on information from a search on Qichacha, it appears that Beijing Chun Tian Zhi Yun Technology Co., Ltd. is 100% owned by ByteDance's subsidiary, Beijing Douyin Information Co., Ltd.

The AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) market has become one of the hottest areas in the current AI landscape. According to data from iMedia Research, it is projected that the core market size of the AIGC industry in China will reach 7.93 billion yuan in 2023 and is expected to grow to 276.74 billion yuan by 2028.

Since the beginning of this year, AIGC has gained popularity as a super-convenient intelligent tool due to its ability to improve work efficiency and address various aspects of users' daily lives. Many internet platforms have recognized its commercial value and have prioritized it as an entrepreneurial path. Currently, major internet giants such as Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, ByteDance, and Kuaishou have all launched AIGC products or services. Furthermore, in recent times, various parties continue to introduce new plans, intensifying the competition in this market.