AI Lights Up Spring Festival: Doubao Powers Record-Breaking Gala Interactions
AI Revolutionizes China's Most Watched Show
The annual Spring Festival Gala witnessed a technological leap in 2026 as Doubao AI powered record-breaking audience engagement. With Toutiao as the main platform, viewers generated over 50 million festive profile pictures and 100 million digital greetings, marking AI's successful debut in China's most cherished cultural event.
Behind the Digital Fireworks
At precisely 9:46 PM on New Year's Eve, ByteDance systems processed 63.3 billion tokens per minute - equivalent to analyzing every book in a mid-sized library simultaneously. Huoshan Engine's cloud infrastructure ensured smooth operation despite this unprecedented load, proving Chinese tech could handle mass-scale AI interactions.
"We designed the system anticipating high demand," explained a ByteDance engineer, "but seeing traditional celebrations embrace AI so enthusiastically exceeded our wildest projections."
When Ancient Art Meets Cutting-Edge Tech
The Seedance 2.0 video model transformed stage performances:
- "Riding the Wind Song" digitally revived classical ink paintings with astonishing brushstroke accuracy
- "Celebrating the Flower Goddess" created unique floral landscapes for each performer
The 'AI-generated + live expansion' format didn't just dazzle viewers - it established a new standard for cultural programming.
Key Points:
- Total AI interactions reached 1.9 billion during the gala
- Computing infrastructure handled 63.3 billion tokens/minute at peak
- Seedance 2.0 model debuted early to enhance multiple performances
- Traditional celebrations gained fresh appeal through personalized digital experiences
