ByteDance’s New AI Video Model Sparks Viral Frenzy, Fuels “Next DeepSeek” Comparisons

BEIJING, Feb 12 (GeokHub) — ByteDance has unveiled a powerful new video-generating artificial intelligence model that is rapidly gaining attention across China’s tech community and beyond, with some observers calling it the country’s next major AI breakthrough.

The model, officially introduced as Seedance 2.0, has drawn widespread praise for its ability to produce cinematic-quality videos from minimal prompts. Early reactions online describe the system as a leap forward in AI-powered storytelling, capable of generating complex narratives that blend text, images, audio and video into cohesive productions.

The launch comes at a time when global investors and technology analysts are closely watching China’s AI sector for a follow-up to the explosive debut of advanced Chinese language models last year — releases that significantly shifted international perceptions of China’s artificial intelligence capabilities.

AI Video: The Next Frontier

While text-based AI systems have dominated headlines over the past two years, industry experts increasingly view generative video and multimedia models as the next major battleground in artificial intelligence.

ByteDance said Seedance 2.0 is designed for professional use cases including film production, digital advertising and e-commerce marketing. By integrating multiple media formats into a single workflow, the system aims to reduce production costs and accelerate content creation for businesses and creators alike.

The model’s ability to process text instructions alongside images and audio allows users to craft elaborate visual sequences without traditional filming equipment or editing teams — a feature that has fueled viral interest across social platforms.

Viral Momentum and Global Attention

Within hours of its release, videos generated by the model began circulating widely on Chinese social media platforms. Some clips demonstrated elaborate fictional storylines, blending historical settings with modern pop culture references, highlighting the model’s versatility and visual quality.

Trending hashtags linked to Seedance 2.0 have amassed tens of millions of views, as users shared increasingly creative and unconventional outputs. The rapid spread of user-generated examples has amplified comparisons to previous landmark AI releases that reshaped global tech conversations.

The model’s international visibility grew further after a high-profile tech entrepreneur responded publicly to online praise for the system, noting the accelerating pace of AI development.