ByteDance's AI Hardware Lead Steps Down as Doubao Phone Project Faces Scrutiny
Lin Xi, the driving force behind ByteDance's ambitious Doubao smartphone project, has unexpectedly left the company. The former Huawei executive's departure raises questions about the tech giant's hardware ambitions at a crucial moment - just as their AI-powered phone prototypes begin testing. With deep industry experience in foldable devices and smartphone development, Lin's exit leaves big shoes to fill at ByteDance's Ocean hardware division.







