Apple develops custom AI model for China with Alibaba partnership

Apple has trained a specialized large language model for the Chinese market in collaboration with Alibaba, marking a shift in the company's AI strategy. The custom model represents a departure from Apple's previous approach of relying on domestic Chinese solutions, giving the company greater control over AI capabilities in its products for the competitive Chinese smartphone market. The partnership reflects Apple's effort to meet local demands while navigating ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and China.