ByteDance

ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is restricting internal use of third-party AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf starting June 30th to mitigate data leakage risks. The company will prioritize its in-house assistant, Trae. This move, prompted by security concerns related to individual employee accounts and regional availability issues, is not a complete ban. Approved tools meeting compliance standards can still be requested and utilized after undergoing assessments.

ByteDance is phasing out third-party AI development software, like Cursor, by June 30th, citing data security concerns. Simultaneously, it’s prioritizing its in-house tool, Trae, which is designed to be an AI-driven coding support system. Trae, already deployed domestically and internationally, offers features like AI-powered code completion and agent-based programming, integrating leading AI models like GPT-4o and Claude-3.5-Sonnet, with a paid subscription available internationally.

ByteDance has denied rumors suggesting that internships are linked to bank deposits. The company clarified that its internship selection is based on established recruitment criteria and objective processes. These rumors emerged from reports of an internship program offered by Industrial Bank, allegedly targeting high-net-worth clients’ children, which has since been removed. ByteDance’s official 2025 internship program offers over 4,000 opportunities with potential full-time employment.