Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
TL;DR
Apple has reportedly trained its own large language model for the Chinese market together with Alibaba, according to Reuters, which cites three unnamed sources. There is no official confirmation from either company so far. The move would break with Apple's previous strategy of relying on models from local partners in China and would give it more control over its products in a fiercely competitive smartphone market.
Nauti's Take
An in-house model gives Apple more control over features, data paths and timelines in China, a real advantage over buying capability from local partners. The catch is the sourcing, since the report rests on anonymous accounts with no confirmation from Apple or Alibaba.
Companies deploying Apple hardware should expect AI features to differ by region.
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