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Apple’s AI partnership with Alibaba raises alarms in Washington


Government members have raised concerns about Apple's partnership with Alibaba to bring AI features to iPhones in China.

Lawmakers and national security officials fear that any deal with Alibaba could strengthen China’s AI capabilities, particularly if it gives the company access to user data or helps refine its models. Behind the scenes, U.S. officials have reportedly debated adding Alibaba and other Chinese AI firms to a restricted list that would prohibit them from working with American companies. He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.

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