Although there were previous reports that Apple's "Apple Intelligence" service in the Chinese market includesCooperation with AlibabaHowever, it was affected by the Sino-US trade war earlier and was reviewed by the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission of China (CAC).Facing obstacles.
As the US government has imposed restrictions on Chinese businesses one after another and banned the export of many advanced technologies and related products to China, the Chinese government has begun to retaliate with corresponding measures. For example, the technology behind the "Apple Intelligence" service in cooperation with Alibaba may be deliberately suppressing the development of US businesses in the Chinese market.
However, on the other hand, it may also be because artificial intelligence technology involves more sensitive matters, so China's Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission Office needs more approval.
Considering that the Chinese market is still one of Apple's important development areas outside the United States, and many of Apple's products are still manufactured in China, it is even more difficult for Apple to cut into this market development.
However, judging by the current pace of development of Apple's "Apple Intelligence" service, Apple has been criticized for not being able to keep up with the development of companies such as Google and OpenAI. Even in the Chinese market, where demand for Chinese applications is increasing, there are obviously not many specific artificial intelligence technology applications that can be discussed at this stage.
While progress has been slower than anticipated, Apple Intelligence has established a presence in many regions around the world, with the exception of the crucial Chinese mainland. A recent report by the Financial Times suggests that the primary reason for this is the Sino-US trade war. Growing geopolitical uncertainty between the two countries has indirectly hindered the approval process for the Chinese version of Apple Intelligence, a collaboration between Apple and Alibaba, with the Cyberspace Administration of China.
Faced with competition from Chinese manufacturers, iPhone shipments in mainland China have faced far greater pressure than in other regions in recent years, forcing Apple to resort to price cuts. If Apple Intelligence, a heavily promoted selling point, fails to materialize, iPhone sales could suffer another setback.
