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Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu
TechCrunch • • business
Key Points:
- Apple’s generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has received approval from China’s Cyberspace Administration to launch in the country, integrating Alibaba’s Qwen AI model into its operating systems including iOS and macOS.
- Baidu confirmed it is collaborating with Apple to develop Apple Intelligence features for Chinese users, indicating multiple partnerships to enhance AI capabilities in China.
- The Alibaba integration marks a significant advancement for Apple’s AI strategy in China, a key market where Apple saw $20.5 billion in sales in Q2, a 28% increase year-over-year.
- Apple’s AI features faced delays in China due to regulatory hurdles, but recent approvals and collaborations with Alibaba and Baidu suggest the company is overcoming these challenges.
- Apple is also reportedly exploring additional AI integrations with companies like DeepSeek and ByteDance to further expand its AI offerings in the Chinese market.
