Li Liang, vice president of Douyin Group, posted on Weibo to refute rumors that Doubao Mobile Assistant had obtained system permissions without authorization. Li Liang said that map planning and real-time navigation definitely require reading the geographical location; IM voice chat also requires access to the microphone and even address book permissions. These are user information that must be obtained for function implementation. I think there is no privacy violation as long as the user gives permission.
He emphasized that Doubao Mobile Assistant can complete the task of operating the mobile phone only after authorization from the user. The use of all permissions is clearly disclosed in the privacy and security white paper on the official website, and there is no "intrusion" or "overstep of authority" as some rumors say. The technical preview version of Doubao Mobile Assistant is still an exploratory product and is not intended for ordinary consumers. It also complies with the industry's high standard compliance requirements. Some media outlets, such as the Shenzhen Evening News, did not even understand what was going on. They did not even conduct interviews and just shouted about beating and killing. This is unnecessary.