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

Apple has developed its own proprietary large language model specifically for the Chinese market with support from Alibaba. This strategic move marks a significant departure from Apple's typical reliance on existing third-party models. According to Reuters, Apple is the first foreign company to receive approval from Beijing to offer its own AI model in mainland China. This rare cross-border partnership occurs despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, utilizing Alibaba's support for training.