China's regulator reportedly greenlights Alibaba AI for Apple devices
Apple's Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence has been approved in China, with Alibaba's support, and a China-focused launch is planned. The Siri AI feature is excluded from the test version.
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What happened
China's regulator reportedly approved Alibaba's Qwen models and Tongyi Wanxiang tool for Apple Intelligence on eligible devices in mainland China, according to SCMP. Apple's Tim Cook later said Apple Intelligence had been approved in China. Apple plans a China-focused AI launch that uses Alibaba's support.
Why it matters
Apple plans to offer new AI tools in China. The test version leaves out Siri AI.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 1:33 AM ET: China's regulator reportedly approved Alibaba's Qwen models and Tongyi Wanxiang tool for Apple Intelligence in mainland China.
- Oct 15, 3:56 PM ET: Apple's Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence had been approved in China.
- Oct 15, 3:56 PM ET: Apple plans a China-focused AI launch with Alibaba support, excluding Siri AI from the test version.
Coverage
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