Apple trains China-specific AI model with Alibaba to power iPhones, becoming first foreign firm approved for proprietary AI in China amid regulatory hurdles and competition from Huawei

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say

Item 1 of 2 People walk past a booth showcasing Apple's suppliers during the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo[1/2]People walk past a booth showcasing Apple's suppliers during the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabSummaryCompaniesApple trained a China-specific LLM, sources sayApple to launch suite of AI tools in coming monthsAI ...