Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support
The AI model was developed in partnership with Alibaba Group and trained with the Chinese tech giant's support, the people said, declining to be named as the information is sensitive and not public.
Apple has developed its own AI model tailored for the Chinese market, collaborating with Alibaba Group, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks a shift from Apple's previous approach of relying on third-party models to power AI features on iPhones and other devices sold in China, where U.S. models are restricted by regulatory hurdles.
The Apple-backed AI model, developed with support from Alibaba and the Chinese tech giant, is not yet public information. Apple had previously integrated domestic partners' models to bring generative AI to its devices in China, but the company did not respond to requests for comment on this new development. Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI tools, is set to launch in China in the coming months following an update to its iOS operating system.
This move positions Apple as the first foreign company approved by Beijing to offer a proprietary AI model, navigating complex regulatory challenges that have hindered access for many other U.S. technology firms in the country.
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