ByteDance Is Developing AI Smart Glasses

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is planning to sell its own version of artificial intelligence–powered smart glasses, according to two people with direct knowledge of the effort. It’s the latest sign that tech giants globally see gadgets as the next new market for AI services.

Meta Platforms has had success with its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which offer access to its AI chatbot as well as the ability to take photos and videos. ByteDance, which develops its own AI models and operates a popular chatbot app in China, is expected to offer similar capabilities in its smart glasses, according to one of the people with direct knowledge of the discussions.