China clears Alibaba AI models for Apple devices
Chinese regulators have given the green light to Alibaba's AI models for Apple phones, including the iPhone Duo, letting Apple bring Apple Intelligence to China. Apple plans to debut its first AI features there in December.
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What happened
China has approved Alibaba's AI models for use on Apple phones, including the iPhone Duo. The approval clears the way for Apple to launch Apple Intelligence in China. Apple is preparing to debut its first AI features in China in December.
Why it matters
Apple Intelligence has faced years of regulatory delays in China, and the approval paves the way for its launch there.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 7:06 AM ET: China approved Alibaba AI models for use on Apple handsets, including the iPhone Duo.
- Oct 14, 4:41 PM ET: Apple is preparing to debut its first AI features in China in December.
Coverage
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