ByteDance is a Chinese technology company best known for creating the popular social media app TikTok. Founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming, ByteDance focuses on developing innovative content platforms that use artificial intelligence to personalize user experiences. The company's flagship product, TikTok, allows users to create and share short videos, making it a global sensation. ByteDance also owns other apps like Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, and Toutiao, a news aggregation platform. With its rapid growth, ByteDance has become one of the world's most valuable startups, influencing how people consume and share content online.