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Doubao and Qwen will discontinue consumer agent features
Doubao and Alibaba’s Qwen have notified users that their in-app agent features will be discontinued in July 2026, asking users to save agent settings and chat history before the shutdown dates.
Chinese AI apps Doubao and Qwen have notified users that agent-related features will be discontinued in July.
Doubao says its agent feature will be shut down on July 15, 2026. Users will still be able to view and save agent information and chat history for a limited period, with related data processed later under the platform privacy policy.
Qwen has also told users that anthropomorphic interactive agents and user-created agents will be phased out, with the broader agent service stopping in mid-July.
The move affects consumer-facing custom characters, personal assistants, and interactive agent experiences. It points to a more cautious phase for consumer AI agents in China, where platforms are reassessing safety, compliance, and product boundaries.
The next thing to watch is whether these capabilities return through more controlled enterprise, workflow, or dedicated companion-app surfaces.
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Why it matters
The shutdown shows that consumer AI agents in China are moving into a more tightly governed product phase.
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