ByteDance Hires Top AI Researcher From DeepSeek: Report

April 16, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC

ByteDance hired a former DeepSeek researcher, Guo Daya, to help with large AI model development, domestic business outlet LatePost reports, citing unnamed sources.

  • Guo’s total compensation could reach an average of 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) per year, depending on the valuation of stock options
  • NOTE: Chinese Robot Pioneer UBTech Offers $18 Million for AI Scientist

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