data security

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.