Apple will work with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to roll out AI services in the world’s biggest market for mobile phones, in a move that removes months of uncertainty for the Cupertino-based firm.

Analyst Dan Ives sees Apple Intelligence as a main driver of iPhone upgrades, especially in areas where the technology has already been launched. China should have the AI capability by April or May. Wedbush projects that ultimately 25% of the world's population will access artificial intelligence via an Apple device.

Alibaba and Apple’s partnership will lead to AI-powered features being integrated into iPhones for the Chinese market.

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai reportedly says that the Chinese tech giant is partnering with Apple to add its artificial intelligence features for its iPhones in China.

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China.

Apple is partnering with Alibaba to roll out artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in China, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing one person with direct knowledge of the decision.

According to a report published Tuesday by The Information, Apple is partnering with Alibaba to bring its Apple Intelligence platform to China. The deal

Apple Inc.’s iPhones will use Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s AI technology, the Chinese firm’s chairman said, affirming reports the e-commerce pioneer had scored a coveted role in helping power the iPhone in the world’s top mobile arena.

Apple selected Baidu as its main partner last year, but the company's progress in developing models fell short of its standards, the report said.

Apple's leaning on companies, including Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu, to adapt its AI system to meet regulatory requirements, Bloomberg reports.