Apple reveals how Siri AI features work in China – raising privacy questions

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By Ben LovejoyAug 10, 2026, 9:38 am207 pts
Apple has revealed how the new Siri AI features will work for users in China. The new AI features will be powered by Alibaba’s Qwen models. While the iPhone maker is partnering with Google for access to its Gemini models in most countries, the Chinese government requires Apple to instead partner with a local…

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