Apple held talks with China’s Baidu over AI for its devices
1. Apple has had preliminary talks with Baidu regarding using the Chinese company’s generative AI technology in its devices in China.
2. The iPhone maker has been exploring partnerships with external companies like Google and OpenAI to enhance its AI capabilities.
3. China requires generative AI models to be approved by its cyberspace regulator before being launched to the public.
4. Beijing has approved over 40 generative AI models, including Baidu’s Ernie Bot, but no foreign-developed models have been approved yet.
5. Leading AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini are not available in China.
6. Apple’s discussions with Baidu are still in the exploratory stage, and it’s unclear if they have engaged with other Chinese generative AI companies.
7. Global consumer-electronics makers are competing to introduce AI-enabled laptops and smartphones to boost sales.
8. Apple has been investing in developing its own generative AI model to enhance features like voice assistants, photo editing, and email.
9. Apple stores its China data locally in compliance with laws and faces competition from homegrown rivals like Huawei in the Chinese market.
10 Apple CEO Tim Cook has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to China, doubling the research-and-development team in the country and preparing to launch new products like Vision Pro headset.
3. China requires generative AI models to be approved by its cyberspace regulator before being launched to the public.
4. Beijing has approved over 40 generative AI models, including Baidu’s Ernie Bot, but no foreign-developed models have been approved yet.
5. Leading AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini are not available in China.
6. Apple’s discussions with Baidu are still in the exploratory stage, and it’s unclear if they have engaged with other Chinese generative AI companies.
7. Global consumer-electronics makers are competing to introduce AI-enabled laptops and smartphones to boost sales.
8. Apple has been investing in developing its own generative AI model to enhance features like voice assistants, photo editing, and email.
9. Apple stores its China data locally in compliance with laws and faces competition from homegrown rivals like Huawei in the Chinese market.
10 Apple CEO Tim Cook has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to China, doubling the research-and-development team in the country and preparing to launch new products like Vision Pro headset.
