JAKARTA - Apple accidentally launched Apple Intelligence to China. In fact, the company has not received permission from the local government even though it has submitted a request.
Launching from Bloomberg, several Apple Intelligence features appear in the iPhone settings menu before being removed by the company. Reportedly, this is purely a mistake and occurs due to the System's inadvertence.
Apple is confirmed not to release their Artificial Intelligence (AI) service without an official announcement to the public and local regulators, especially in China. Moreover, the country has quite strict regulations.
The Chinese government, through the Cyberspace Administration (CAC), has very strict rules on the use of foreign AI technology. Every AI model must pass a series of tests and security audits before obtaining a distribution permit.
Apple Intelligence has indeed been launched for a long time, but not in China. The reason is that there is a reverse image search engine owned by Google that Apple uses and the feature will not be accepted because all Google products are banned in China.
Apple is also looking for other alternatives by partnering with Alibaba to support AI infrastructure in the country. However, the bureaucratic process and regulatory approval have not been running smoothly to date.
This delay makes Apple fall behind its competitors in China. Local brands such as Huawei and Xiaomi have already offered advanced AI features to the local community.
Until now, there is no certainty about the official launch date of Apple Intelligence for iPhone users in China. However, Apple is still trying to meet China's national security standards so that its AI features can be enjoyed freely.
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