The Doubao App has sparked controversy by automatically embedding Douyin short video links in its responses to user queries, a feature that cannot currently be disabled. This has raised significant concerns among parents. They contend that this function easily diverts children's attention away from AI learning environments and into entertainment, thereby detracting from the overall user experience. User feedback highlights that the previous option to disable video push notifications has inexplicably been removed. In response, Doubao customer service has acknowledged that they are currently in the internal testing phase for a "Minor Mode," and are in the process of optimizing related functions.

Industry insiders have observed that Doubao's primary focus this year has been on maintaining user engagement, and short videos have proven to be highly engaging for both students and the elderly. However, parents remain apprehensive, fearing that even if the option to turn off videos is reinstated in the future, it may still be challenging to prevent teenagers from developing a video addiction.