Apple continues to profile its artificial intelligence strategy globally, with the arrival of Apple Intelligence to Spain in April and, as is obvious, you must also make an appearance in China, where technological restrictions are stricter.
In this complicated context, the company has Discarded Deepseek as a partner for the development of Apple Intelligence. According to a report from The Informationthe Cupertino company has been evaluating different alternatives after having initially considered Baidu, but finally seems to be advancing in a Alliance with Alibaba.
Apple already has a member to take AI to China
Deepseek has gained great notoriety in recent months thanks to its artificial intelligence model, which promises a lower energy consumption and reduced costs compared to its competitors. However, it has been the subject of scrutiny by several governments, including the United States and some European countries, which have prohibited their use in government devices due to the concern about the privacy and safety of user data .
Apple is obliged to work with a local company to offer artificial intelligence functions in China, due to the country's cybersecurity regulations. Initially, Baidu seemed to be the ideal candidate for the integration of Apple Intelligence into the iPhone and other devices, but Apple ended up discarding it by not complying with its standards. Since then, you have been evaluating options such as Tencent, Bytedance and Alibababeing the latter that would finally have passed to the next phase.
According to the report, Apple and Alibaba have already sent a first series of artificial intelligence functions developed together to the Chibespace Administration of China for approval. This step is key, since any AI technology must go through a rigorous validation process Before being able to be implemented in the country.
Apple and Chatgpt
Out of China, Apple has opted for Openai and its chatgpt model As one of Apple Intelligence bases, the AI tools suite that will arrive with iOS 18. Tim Cook's company stressed that its approach to artificial intelligence will focus on privacy and integration with its devices, allowing users access advanced functions without compromising the safety of your data.
Globally, Apple Intelligence will expand its compatibility with new languages this year, including Chinese. However, this functionality could be restricted to markets outside China until the government authorizes its implementation in the country. The next iOS update is expected In April, include support for more languagesalthough it is not yet clear if Chinese users can access all functions from the beginning.
Apple's strategy in China reflects the complicated balance that the company must maintain between complying with local regulations and ensure that its privacy and security standards are not compromised. With Alibaba as a possible partner, the company wants to ensure its presence in One of its key marketswhile continuing to advance in its ambitious artificial intelligence plan globally.
