Sci & Tech● Low1h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 9:48 AM
Apple begins AI trial in China, powered by Alibaba
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · East Asia
Apple has begun testing its AI tools with developers in China, almost two years after launching them in the US. To comply with Beijing’s strict rules, it is relying on Alibaba’s Qwen model.
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