TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Published On Oct 20, 2024, 10:50 PM

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has terminated an intern for allegedly sabotaging an AI training project. The company asserts that the incident did not harm its operations or incur significant damage, countering media claims suggesting otherwise. ByteDance has been focusing heavily on AI technology, leveraging it for various tools, including the popular Doubao chatbot.