Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
The Verge Robert Hart ● Covered by 2 sources
Apple trained a China-focused AI model with help from Alibaba, according to Reuters sources. The model is described as a large language model trained with Alibaba’s support. Apple’s approach would shift from its prior strategy in China, giving it more control as it competes in the Chinese smartphone market.
Why it matters
Apple has reportedly trained a custom AI model for the China market alongside domestic tech giant Alibaba, a rare cross-border partnership that cuts across growing tensions between Beijing and Washington. The China-focused large language model was developed in partnership with Alibaba and trained with the company's support, Reuters reports, citing three unnamed people familiar with […]