ByteDance’s Seed security department, after its establishment, began recruiting 10 people globally the next day, focusing on researching AI agent privilege escalation and model attack and defense.

Beating AI Express (Dongcha) – ByteDance’s Seed division has recently established a dedicated safety and alignment department, and on October 14, launched a global recruitment drive for 10 researchers, with work locations spanning Beijing, Shanghai, and San Jose, U.S. The new department is led by Yan Lin, who previously oversaw alignment for the Doubao model, and reports directly to Wu Yonghui, head of Seed. Members from ByteDance’s original Responsible AI team and some Chat team members will al

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