9To5Mac China Approves Alibaba AI for Apple Intelligence Launch
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- •China approved Alibaba's AI models for Apple devices, enabling Apple Intelligence launch.
- •Siri AI and some features will be excluded from the initial rollout in December.
- •Apple had to comply with local regulations, including collaboration with Alibaba.
China has approved the integration of Alibaba's AI models into Apple devices, including the iPhone Duo, facilitating the launch of Apple Intelligence in December 2026. This approval follows years of regulatory delays and allows Apple to use Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen and Tongyi Wanxiang AI systems. However, the launch will not include Apple's Siri AI assistant or certain features, which may limit its appeal to Chinese consumers. The approval was confirmed by the South China Morning Post and Bloomberg, indicating that Apple had to make concessions to comply with local regulations. The initial rollout will include features like Genmoji and AI-powered notification summaries, but will lack in-house image generation tools. The regulatory approval was granted on September 29, 2026, allowing recent iPhones to support these AI models. The effectiveness of Apple Intelligence in a competitive market remains uncertain.
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