Kelly Zhang Resigns as Douyin CEO to Focus on AI and CapCut

Zhang Nan steps down from leading TikTok's Chinese counterpart to concentrate on ByteDance's video editing app and artificial intelligence development.

• Kelly Zhang Nan, the influential CEO of Douyin, has resigned to focus on ByteDance's video editor CapCut and AI advancements.
• Zhang's departure is part of ByteDance's strategic shift towards exploring generative AI and content creation platforms.
• ByteDance has no immediate plans to fill the vacant CEO position at Douyin, indicating a potential restructuring.
• In her new role, Zhang aims to leverage AI technology to enhance CapCut, amidst ByteDance's intensified efforts in AI.
• ByteDance's CEO Liang Rubo emphasized the importance of staying 'always day-one' in response to rapid technological advancements.

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