Posted Jul 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM UTCTExternal LinkApple Intelligence approved in China.Apple’s on-device generative AI service has officially been registered with China’s cyberspace regulator, clearing a major hurdle for device rollout. To navigate local regulations, Apple is tapping domestic tech giants, integrating Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu’s AI models to power the experience for Chinese users, as reported last year.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Thomas Ricker
Apple Intelligence approved in China.
Apple’s on-device generative AI service has officially been registered with China’s cyberspace regulator, clearing a major hurdle for device rollout. To navigate local regulations, Apple is tapping domestic tech giants, integrating Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu’s AI models to power the experience for Chinese users, as reported last year. Meanwhile, Apple and the EU are waiting to see who blinks first. [Link: Apple Intelligence AI service registered with China's cyberspace regulator | https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-intelligence-ai-service-registered-with-chinas-cyberspace-regulator-2026-07-15/ | reuters.com]
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