[Apple Suddenly 'Steps In' to Develop a China-Exclusive Large Model, Collaborates with Alibaba for Training] BlockBeats News, August 14, according to Reuters citing three informed sources, Apple (AAPL.O) has trained a large language model specifically for the Chinese market. This approach differs from its previous strategy in the Chinese market, which primarily relied on third-party models to support AI functionalities. According to the sources, this AI model was co-developed by Apple and Alibaba and was trained with the latter's support. The news of Apple training a China-exclusive AI model has not been reported before. Previously, Apple preferred to rely on models provided by local Chinese partners to introduce generative AI features for iPhones and other devices sold in China. Both Apple and Alibaba have declined to comment on media inquiries. The sources stated that Apple's AI toolkit, Apple Intelligence, is expected to launch in China in the coming months following an update to the iOS operating system.