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ByteDance Restricts AI Assistant Doubao After App Limitations

12/7/2025

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ByteDance tightened controls on the Nubia M153 and its AI assistant Doubao after major Chinese apps restricted its voice-operated functions.
The decision follows restrictions from platforms like Alipay, owned by Ant Group.
Doubao will be limited and cannot claim incentives meant for human users.
Doubao's interactions with financial apps and competitive games will be disabled to ensure fair play.

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Story summary

ByteDance tightened controls on the Nubia M153 and its AI assistant Doubao after major Chinese apps restricted its voice-operated functions.
The decision follows restrictions from platforms like Alipay, owned by Ant Group.
Doubao will be limited and cannot claim incentives meant for human users.
Doubao's interactions with financial apps and competitive games will be disabled to ensure fair play.