Apple Intelligence China Launch: Alibaba AI Partnership

Apple has completed training its China-specific large language model. This model will use Alibaba’s Qwen AI technology to power Apple Intelligence features in China. Apple chose Alibaba last year to support its AI services in this market. The partnership is moving closer to a wider rollout, with new features expected for users in the coming months. This development could be an important step for Apple in China. The company would reportedly be the first foreign company approved by Chinese regulators to offer a proprietary AI model there. Apple Intelligence features designed for China are expected through a future software update. They will be available across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. Apple has even published a guide for Mac users in China on connecting Alibaba’s Qwen model with Siri. This partnership allows Apple to bring its AI to China while meeting local regulations. This rollout will show how Apple's AI features perform in China.