This self-training model specifically designed for the Chinese market shows that Apple is increasingly focusing on localizing AI services and complying with regulatory requirements in China.
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Sources say that Apple Intelligence – Apple’s AI toolset – is expected to be officially launched to users in China in the coming months after the relevant iOS operating system updates are made.
Analysts in this sector believe that Apple’s decision to collaborate with Alibaba to independently train a model exclusively for the Chinese market is aimed at enabling the launch of Apple Intelligence in China, while better adapting to regulatory requirements and the habits of Chinese market consumers.
Apple and Alibaba have not commented on the situation so far.