Apple trains proprietary AI model for China alongside Alibaba

In a significant strategic shift, Apple has trained its own large language model tailored specifically for the Chinese market, working closely with Alibaba, Reuters reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The move marks a departure from the company’s previous approach of relying primarily on third-party Chinese models to power generative AI features on devices sold in the country.
The China-specific model was developed with Alibaba’s technical support, the sources said. Thi