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ByteDance explores autonomous driving for unmanned logistics · TechNode

AnnouncementResearchJul 13, 2026

ByteDance is exploring autonomous driving technology for unmanned logistics through the world model team under Seed, its AI research unit. The early-stage project is reportedly tied to Volcengine's automotive industry line. ByteDance stated that its large model research includes early exploration in physical AI but emphasized it has "no plan to build a smart driving business."

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