Today, at the GeekPark IF2026 Innovation Conference held in Beijing, renowned tech entrepreneur and founder of Thin Red Line Technology, Luo Yonghao, shared sharp views on the current state of AI phones and the challenges faced by ByteDance's AI application "Doubao" during an in-depth conversation with GeekPark founder Zhang Peng.

Luo Yonghao stated bluntly: "The AI revolution has been going on for three years, but neither Apple, Samsung, nor Xiaomi, OPPO, or VIVO have produced anything on smartphones." He believes that although global tech giants have loudly announced their AI strategies, there is still a lack of groundbreaking products and experiences on smartphones, which are the core terminals.

Regarding ByteDance's "Doubao" AI phone and its application, Luo Yonghao gave it a positive assessment: "It might be because it has no burden and dares to try boldly." However, he also pointed out that this innovation is facing practical obstacles—"all apps are now blocking it." According to media reports, some mainstream apps have recently restricted or banned Doubao phone users, citing reasons such as "abnormal operations" or "violating platform rules," sparking widespread discussions among users.

In response, Luo Yonghao admitted: "This matter is much more complicated than product enthusiasts imagine." He emphasized that the application of AI technology on smartphones is not just a technical issue, but also involves vast ecosystem interests, platform rule games, and commercial competition patterns. "It's not enough to just make a good product; there are many things to consider."

Notably, despite some domestic smartphone giants having extended partnership invitations to Luo Yonghao, hoping he would participate in building top-tier AI phones, he is currently focusing on his AR startup project and the newly launched video podcast "Lu Yonghao's Crossroads." He stated at the event that he will continue to pay attention to the innovative opportunities of AI and hardware integration. At the same time, he believes "technological revolutions cannot be stopped by anyone," and AI assistants will eventually "bloom everywhere."