又被传造手机？字节跳动火速否认

Core Viewpoint - ByteDance is reportedly developing an AI phone named "Doubao Phone," with ZTE as the ODM manufacturer, but the company has denied any plans to launch its own phone products [1][2]. Group 1: AI Hardware Ecosystem - ByteDance has been expanding its AI hardware ecosystem, covering areas such as smart office, smart toys, smart learning, and smart wearables [1]. - The company previously launched its first AI smart earphone, Ola Friend, which integrates with the Doubao model and the Doubao app [1]. - ByteDance has collaborated with Zhongke Lanyun to combine the AI interaction capabilities of the Doubao model with the connectivity performance of the AB6003G WiFi IoT chip [1]. Group 2: Denial of Phone Development - Despite various rumors about developing its own AI phone, ByteDance has consistently stated that it has no plans to launch such a product [2]. - In June of the previous year, there were claims that ByteDance would secretly start an AI phone project through the acquisition of Smartisan Technology, which the company denied [2]. - In January of this year, reports suggested a partnership with Nubia to develop an AI phone, but this information was also refuted by ByteDance [2].