More Than 150 Apps Opt Out of ByteDance’s AI Phone Assistant
00:00/00:00
Listen to this article
1x
Subscribe now
Listen to the full version
Listen to the full version
The ZTE Nubia NaviX Ultra, equipped with the consumer version of the Doubao mobile assistant, officially went on sale on Sept. 16. Photo: IC photo
More than 150 mobile apps, including Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s WeChat and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Taobao, have opted out of allowing ByteDance Ltd.’s artificial intelligence smartphone assistant to operate them autonomously, limiting its ability to carry out everyday tasks.
The response highlights tensions between emerging AI agents and established mobile platforms over data compliance, privacy and automated access.
You've accessed an article available only to subscribers
VIEW OPTIONS
Unlock exclusive discounts with a Caixin group subscription — ideal for teams and organizations.
Subscribe to both Caixin Global and Bloomberg - for the price of one.
- RELATED
Share this article
Open WeChat and scan the QR code
Sign in with Google
Sign in with Facebook
Sign in with 财新