Feishu Merges into Doubao, Tongyi Office Integrates: Big Tech AI Wars Shift from 'Horse Racing' to 'Merging Forces'?

Chinese tech giants are consolidating their AI efforts, moving from internal competition to unified integration. ByteDance is merging its office collaboration platform Feishu into its AI assistant Doubao, while Alibaba is integrating office capabilities into its Tongyi AI model. This restructuring indicates a strategic shift from 'horse racing'—where multiple teams compete internally—to 'merging forces' for greater efficiency and market impact. The moves reflect the intensifying competition in China's AI sector, as companies seek to streamline resources and focus on core AI products. Industry analysts suggest this trend may continue as big tech firms adapt to the evolving AI landscape.