2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-05 06:09Core Viewpoint - Doubao Mobile Assistant has adjusted its AI capabilities to restrict usage in three specific scenarios: score manipulation, financial applications, and gaming applications [1][7]. Group 1: Product Launch and Market Response - Doubao Mobile Assistant was launched on December 1, in collaboration with ZTE, using the Nubia M153 model as a customized technology showcase [3]. - The product's main selling point is its automation capabilities for daily apps, including food delivery, flight booking, and price comparison [3]. - Within four days of launch, the AI phone sold out, with resale prices on second-hand platforms reaching as high as 12,900 yuan for a device originally priced at 3,499 yuan [3]. - Rental services for the Doubao phone are also emerging, with daily rental fees reaching 1,600 yuan [3]. Group 2: Restrictions and Compliance Issues - Users have reported using Doubao Mobile Assistant for activities like video watching for rewards and gaming, which have now been restricted by the company [7]. - The official explanation for these restrictions is to maintain the integrity of user interactions and ensure fairness in gaming scenarios [7]. - Financial applications such as Taobao and major banks have encountered issues where Doubao Mobile Assistant cannot log in or complete transactions, leading to a temporary suspension of its operational capabilities in these areas [7]. - The initial warning came from WeChat, which flagged users for abnormal login environments, prompting Doubao to disable related functionalities [7]. Group 3: Technical and Compliance Challenges - The AI assistant relies on screen reading and simulation operations, utilizing large model recognition and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) [8]. - Most apps have not participated in the authorization process, leading to security measures that restrict automated tools [8]. - The isolation system in mobile operating systems prevents apps from accessing each other's data, which the AI assistant's screen reading capabilities bypass [8]. - Doubao is actively seeking to communicate with application developers to establish clearer rules and avoid blanket restrictions on AI usage [8].