An actual test conducted by a reporter unveiled that the 'boundless exploitation of membership' is mainly accomplished through the simultaneous use of multiple devices and accounts in a cyclical manner. Certain vendors provide model service subleasing and API key sales; however, these offerings come with inherent risks, including account suspensions, privacy violations, and monetary setbacks. The investigation highlighted that some 'rental duration' services operate outside Doubao's official channels, potentially exposing users' AI conversations to the service providers. Furthermore, there's a possibility that some API keys sold by these vendors were illicitly obtained by hackers. Should the original owners revoke these keys, it could lead to disruptions in the services for the purchasers.
