Doubao clarified recent rumors of mass layoffs, stating the personnel reduction was an organizational restructuring within its Session team rather than cuts. The company explained that functions were transferred to Doubao Transaction and Work teams, with only three of eleven affected employees leaving. This response highlights the frequent organizational adjustments in China's AI sector, where restructuring is often exaggerated by media as layoffs. Doubao maintains its user base remains strong at over 200 million, and the adjustment is part of normal business optimization amidst intense industry competition and realignment.