US officials concerned over Apple's AI partnership plans in China

Apple's potential plan to partner with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to its products in China is raising eyebrows in Washington.Tim Cook has built good relationships with Chinese officials and developers." height="720" >Apple CEO Tim Cook has built good relationships with Chinese officials and developers.Officials from both Congress and the White House have expressed concerns about plans Apple has to partner with Chinese commerce giant Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to China. The company sees such a deal as crucial to remaining competitive there.A report from The New York Times notes that China accounts for about 20 percent of Apple's total sales. The company will require a partnership with an AI provider in China in order to compete against China's own smartphone companies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 17, 2025 - 17:22
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US officials concerned over Apple's AI partnership plans in China
Apple's potential plan to partner with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to its products in China is raising eyebrows in Washington.

Apple CEO <a href=Tim Cook has built good relationships with Chinese officials and developers." height="720" >
Apple CEO Tim Cook has built good relationships with Chinese officials and developers.

Officials from both Congress and the White House have expressed concerns about plans Apple has to partner with Chinese commerce giant Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to China. The company sees such a deal as crucial to remaining competitive there.

A report from The New York Times notes that China accounts for about 20 percent of Apple's total sales. The company will require a partnership with an AI provider in China in order to compete against China's own smartphone companies.


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