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Apple ditches DeepSeek for Alibaba’s AI features

Olanrewaju Adeniyi by Olanrewaju Adeniyi
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Apple Inc. reportedly chose to work with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to add artificial intelligence capabilities to its devices marketed in China.

This calculated move aims to improve Apple’s position in the Chinese market. Apple avoided a possible earlier cooperation with the AI firm DeepSeek.

This choice arises despite Apple’s attempts to increase sales in China, which is confronted with the competitiveness of domestic tech behemoths and complicated regulations.

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The context of Apple’s AI push in China

Apple’s initiative to bring its Apple intelligence features to China underscores the challenges and opportunities in one of the world’s largest consumer markets. China’s regulatory landscape requires foreign entities like Apple to collaborate with local companies to deploy AI technologies, especially those related to data security and privacy. This context has shaped Apple’s AI strategy in China, focusing on partnerships that can meet technological and regulatory demands.

From DeepSeek to Alibaba for Apple’s AI in China

Apple initially considered DeepSeek, a burgeoning AI firm known for its cost-effective and high-performing AI models, including DeepSeek-V3. Due to its competitive performance, this model was seen as a potential backbone for Apple’s AI features in China. 

However, the collaboration didn’t proceed, with reports suggesting that DeepSeek lacked the necessary scale and experience for a partnership of this magnitude. Due to Alibaba’s vast experience in AI and cloud services, the shift to Alibaba, a titan in China’s tech landscape, was seen as a more viable option. Alibaba’s AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, has been noted for its superior performance, making it an attractive choice for Apple’s needs in China.

Implications and market reactions to Apple and Alibaba collaboration

The partnership between Apple and Alibaba is anticipated to accelerate the integration of Apple Intelligence in China, possibly with the iOS 18.4 update, which is expected to support Chinese-language AI features. This move is crucial for Apple, aiming to recapture market share in China. Apple has faced declining iPhone sales in China due to competition from companies like Huawei. 

Market reactions have been mixed. Apple’s and Alibaba’s stocks showed positive movements and reflected optimism. However, data privacy and security concerns linger due to deep integration with a Chinese tech giant.

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Looking forward to Apple, DeepSeek, and Alibaba in China

This collaboration might redefine Apple’s trajectory in China, potentially leading to further joint ventures in cloud computing and digital payments. For Apple, navigating the balance between innovation, market penetration, and compliance with Chinese regulations will be key. Meanwhile, DeepSeek’s rejection might be a temporary setback but underscores its potential in the AI sector if it can expand its capabilities and partnerships.

The tech world watches closely as Apple and Alibaba move toward this AI rollout in China. The success of this partnership could determine not only Apple’s future in China but also how global technology companies approach one of the most dynamic and challenging markets. The keywords Apple, China, DeepSeek, and Alibaba will be central to discussing this strategic shift in tech alliances.

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Olanrewaju Adeniyi

Olanrewaju Adeniyi

Olanrewaju is a creative media professional focused on tech storytelling and digital content creation. He produces engaging content on tech, AI, software, and innovation. He also trains staff on using AI tools for research, video editing, and productivity.

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