AsianFin -- Apple Inc.’s plans to introduce AI-powered features in its devices across China have hit a roadblock, as rising geopolitical tensions stall regulatory approvals.
According to the Financial Times, China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) is holding back approvals for AI services developed by Apple and its domestic partner Alibaba.
A deal struck in February to bring AI capabilities to iPhones in China has been put on pause, amid growing friction tied to U.S. trade policies and lingering effects from the Trump-era trade war.
In China, all consumer-facing AI technologies require formal approval from the CAC, which has yet to greenlight the proposed applications.
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