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title: "ByteDance and Alibaba to disable humanlike AI custom agents as new rules loom"
date: 2026-07-05
source: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3359482/bytedance-and-alibaba-disable-humanlike-ai-custom-agents-new-rules-loom
description: "With Beijing’s rules on humanlike AI interaction services taking effect on July 15, Doubao and Qwen move to disable customised features."
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# ByteDance and Alibaba to disable humanlike AI custom agents as new rules loom

With Beijing’s rules on humanlike AI interaction services taking effect on July 15, Doubao and Qwen move to disable customised features.

*Published: 2026-07-05*