Beating AI News Flash: Doubao Mobile Assistant has announced that the 30-day public notice period for the Screen Automation Execution Protocol (SAEP) has ended, and it will gradually open automatic operation permissions for third-party apps. The biggest change is a reversal of the rules: previously, third-party apps had to actively consent before Doubao could simulate clicks, input, and other operations; now, as long as there is no explicit refusal, Doubao will gradually open related capabilities based on the app's risk level, allowing AI to complete more cross-app tasks for users.But many mainstream apps have already clearly said no. The latest official refusal list includes 153 app entries, among which 65 are Tencent and related ecosystem apps, including WeChat, QQ, and Honor of Kings; 23 are Alibaba and related ecosystem apps, including Taobao, Alipay, and DingTalk. Meituan, Pinduoduo, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou, DeepSeek, Kimi, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China are also on the list.App providers also do not have to choose between fully opening access and completely banning it. According to the SAEP developer documentation, they can allow Doubao to assist in editing posts while prohibiting direct publishing; they can also block screenshot functionality on login pages and separately restrict operations such as check-ins, lucky draws, and content deletion. For high-risk actions involving payments, account authentication, and similar matters, the system may also require users to confirm personally or directly refuse execution. Even though the public notice period has ended, developers can still declare refusal at any time.
