# GPT‑5

ByteDance Pulls Doubao’s Live Video Calls — A Pause That Reveals China’s Tightrope on AI Interactivity

ByteDance has temporarily suspended Doubao’s video‑call feature, reflecting concerns about moderation, privacy, and operational costs tied to real‑time generative audiovisual interactions. The pause signals how Chinese tech firms are balancing product innovation with regulatory compliance and reputational risk as they race to match advanced Western AI models.