Apple is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Apple is reportedly negotiating with China's ByteDance and Tencent to bring their artificial intelligence models to iPhones sold in China, as

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in discussions with Tencent (OTCPK:TCEHY) (OTCPK:TCTZF) ByteDance (BDNCE) about integrating their AI models into iPhones sold in China, Reuters reported citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Apple is in early-stage talks with Tencent Holdings and ByteDance in a bid to introduce its Apple Intelligence to mainland China, where the smartphone maker is required to partner with a local AI model provider,

The U.S. company started the rollout of OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices this month, part of the Apple Intelligence product that allows its Siri voice assistant to tap the chatbot's expertise including on user queries about photos and documents such as presentations.

US-based tech giant Apple is in preliminary discussions with Tencent and ByteDance to integrate their artificial intelligence (AI) models into iPhones sold in China, Reuters has reported citing sources. This move is in line with Apple's recent rollout of OpenAI's ChatGPT in its devices, enhancing Siri's capabilities.

Apple is seeking AI partnerships in China to enhance iPhones as competition with local brands like Huawei intensifies.

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Apple is exploring AI partnerships with Tencent and ByteDance to equip iPhones in China with advanced features. Facing fierce competition from Huawei, Apples move highlights its strategy to regain momentum in the