ByteDance is reportedly weeks away from a real-time world model.
Bloomberg reported on Monday that ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is personally leading work on a real-time video model. Sources describe scenes drawn in 0.05 seconds, built on Seedance, the company's existing video generator. ByteDance has not confirmed anything, and one source said the launch timing could still change.
Why it mattersA world model invents the next frame as you move, instead of replaying a finished clip. If it ships, the live stream or game in front of you could be generated as you watch.
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