Forbes StaffZhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance, created one of the most valuable tech startups globally, known for the viral app TikTok. ByteDance’s innovative use of AI to drive content recommendation has revolutionized social media and entertainment. Yiming’s wealth, derived from his significant stake in ByteDance, places him among the wealthiest tech entrepreneurs under 40.
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