Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI

Apple Intelligence is approved for launch in China, integrating Alibaba’s Qwen AI model into Apple’s operating systems. This deal, rumored last year, is a significant step for Apple’s AI ambitions in a crucial market where its sales recently increased by 28%. Apple previously explored partnerships with Baidu, DeepSeek, and ByteDance, causing delays. Alibaba confirmed Qwen's integration for text and image understanding and generation, boosting its shares.