Doubao 'Removal' Rumors Debunked: Core Chat and Content Features Stay Intact
Recent rumors about Doubao's shutdown have caused panic, but only user-created AI agents are being phased out. Core features like chat, image, and video...
Recent social media buzz about Doubao’s alleged 'removal' on July 15 has left many users anxious about losing access to their go-to AI assistant. Before you rush to export all your chat history, let’s clarify the facts: the changes are not as drastic as the rumors make them seem.
What’s actually being discontinued from July 15 is the feature for creating personalized AI agents (UGC roles) via Doubao’s 'Create AI Agent' option. However, core functionalities—direct conversations with the main Doubao AI, image generation, and video creation—are still fully operational. You can continue using these features through the 'New Conversation' section on Doubao’s homepage as before.
For users who relied on their custom AI agents, ByteDance has moved this feature to its official Cat Box App. If you want to keep using your personalized AI tools, you can migrate them to Cat Box with a one-click transfer, ensuring your custom roles and data are preserved.
A critical reminder: All user-created AI agents on Doubao will be retained until October 15. After this date, the data will be permanently deleted. If you have important information stored in these agents, make sure to either export the data or migrate to Cat Box before the deadline to avoid loss.
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