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Bar chart comparing Apple Greater China revenue: Q2 2025 at $16 billion and Q2 2026 at $20.5 billion, a 28 percent increase, illustrating the stakes behind Apple Intelligence China rollout

Apple trains a custom AI model for China with Alibaba

Apple Intelligence China rollout uses a custom LLM trained with Alibaba's Qwen, making Apple the first US firm approved to ship a proprietary AI model in China. The move reshapes how global builders approach the market.

Lars Cornelissen · Aug 14, 2026

Siri AI model tests show AFM 3 Cloud at 64.7 percent preference versus 8.7 percent for the 2025 server baseline, and AFM 3 Core at 45.6 percent versus 23.3 percent.

Siri AI makes Apple’s platform bet depend on Google

Siri AI is Apple’s rebuilt assistant, but its strongest model jump is Gemini-built: AFM 3 Cloud won 64.7 percent of text tests.

Lars Cornelissen · Jun 10, 2026