Apple will pair its in-house AI model with Alibaba's Qwen model to bring Apple Intelligence to iPhones sold in China. The integration brings together Apple's own AI technology with a model from one of China's largest tech companies.
Two models, one system
Apple's in-house model will work alongside Qwen, Alibaba's AI model, to power Apple Intelligence features on devices in the Chinese market. The two models will share the task of running the AI features, though Apple has not detailed how that split will work.
No release date
The companies have not announced when the combined AI system will reach users. Apple has not said which features will rely on its own model and which will depend on Qwen. Apple Intelligence is the company's suite of AI capabilities for its devices.
