Apple Partners with Alibaba to Launch AI Features in China

The collaboration aims to adapt Apple Intelligence for China's regulatory environment and address declining iPhone sales in the region.

Apple has confirmed a partnership with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to integrate generative AI into iPhones sold in China.
The collaboration is designed to comply with China's strict AI regulations, including censorship and localized data processing requirements.
Alibaba will provide AI infrastructure and models, enabling features like on-device AI processing and cloud-based services tailored for the Chinese market.
Apple's iPhone sales in China dropped 11% year-over-year, with the company hoping the new AI features will help regain market share amid fierce competition from local brands like Huawei and Xiaomi.
Regulatory approval is still pending for the AI features, with a rollout expected as early as May 2025 if approved.