蘋果透過阿里巴巴的通義千問進軍中國，棄用美國模型
蘋果透過整合阿里巴巴的通義千問模型，獲得了中國監管機構對 apple intelligence 的批准，取代了基於美國的 ai 服務。這標誌著 apple intelligence 首次重大本地化，以符合嚴格的數據和主權要求。
apple secured chinese regulatory approval for its generative ai suite, apple intelligence, by integrating alibaba's qwen models to power text and image features across its operating systems. previously, apple explored partnerships with baidu and bytedance but faced technical hurdles, leading to the alibaba selection to ensure compliance with the cyberspace administration of china. the deal allows apple to roll out ai features to its recovered no. 2 smartphone market base, which generated $20.5b in q2 revenue, while bypassing restrictions on foreign ai models. this move highlights the necessity for global ai labs to partner with local chinese tech giants to operate in the region, setting a precedent for other western ai firms.