According to a Reuters report, Apple (AAPL) trained its own large language model specifically for customers in China, rather than relying solely on third-party platform partners as it has in the past.
The move is significant given China has been a soft spot for Apple's AI push. Chinese iPhone owners haven't had access to Apple Intelligence, and that gap has made it easier for rivals like Huawei to win over buyers who want AI features built into their phones.