The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.

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After a two-year delay, the iPhone maker is cleared to deploy AI tools on its smartphones by tapping Alibaba and Baidu’s capabilities.

After a two-year delay, the iPhone maker is cleared to deploy AI tools on its smartphones by tapping Alibaba and Baidu’s capabilities.

The Cyberspace Administration of China on Wednesday included Apple's AI services on a list of approved providers.

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) stock gains 4% premarket on news that the company's Qwen AI model will power Apple Intelligence on China iPhones.

Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba's Qwen AI. Apple second-largest company by market cap on July 31 at 77.5% YES.

The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.

Apple given approval to offer AI tools on iPhones using back-end tech from Alibaba, Baidu, years after US launch

The deal, which was rumored to be in the works last year, marks an important step for Apple's AI ambitions in a key market.