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Apple in Early Talks With Tencent, ByteDance to Integrate AI Models Into iPhones in China Amid ChatGPT Ban

Dec 19, 2024, 06:50 AM

Apple Inc. is in early-stage discussions with Tencent Holdings Ltd. and ByteDance Ltd., the owner of TikTok, to integrate their artificial intelligence (AI) models into iPhones sold in China. This move comes as Apple seeks to enhance its AI offerings in the Chinese market, where OpenAI's ChatGPT is unavailable due to regulatory restrictions. The discussions are aimed at incorporating AI features into iPhones to meet local regulatory requirements and adapt to user preferences in China, especially as Apple faces a declining market share in the region. The talks are still in the preliminary stages, and no details have been made public yet.