# ByteDance GenAI R&D Head Wen Shilei Departs, Joins Octopus Dynamics as Partner

- Source: 人形大讲堂 · 微信公众号
- Published: 2026-10-24T01:00:00.000Z
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## Summary

Rumors suggest that Wen Shilei, head of GenAI R&D at ByteDance's commercialization unit, has completed his departure procedures and will join Octopus Dynamics, a company less than ten months old, as a partner. He is expected to lead core technology planning and participate in business development. As of publication, neither side has publicly responded.