AI TRENDS | Doubao and Qwen Disable Humanlike Agent Features Ahead of China's AI Rules Taking Effect July 15

ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba's Qwen are disabling humanlike agent features before China's AI rules take effect July 15. According to NS3.AI, the changes are aimed at AI services that simulate human personality and enable sustained emotional interaction. The upcoming rules impose strict limits on virtual companions and on intimate relationship-style interactions for minors. The measures by Doubao and Qwen are positioned as steps to align their products with the new regulatory requirements.