Apple Teams Up with Alibaba and Baidu for AI in China, Ensuring Local Compliance

Apple Intelligence in China Apple has partnered with Alibaba and Baidu to enable Apple Intelligence for Chinese users, adhering to strict local data processing regulations. The partnership involves creating an on-device system that filters and censors AI output to comply with government requirements. Alibaba will handle modifications to AI models, while Baidu will power features like Visual Intelligence, replacing Google and OpenAI. Complex requests may be processed on servers operated by GCBD, a state-affiliated company. Apple is set to expand support for Apple Intelligence to multiple languages, including Chinese, with iOS 18.4, though the censorship system will only apply to devices sold in China.