Apple Reportedly In Talks With Tencent, TikTok-Parent ByteDance To Roll Out AI Features In China
Apple Reportedly In Talks With Tencent, TikTok-Parent ByteDance To Roll Out AI Features In China
Apple, Tencent and ByteDance have yet to respond to Benzinga's queries.$Apple (AAPL.US)$ is reportedly engaging in discussions with $Tencent (TCEHY.US)$ and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to integrate their AI models into iPhones sold in China.
$苹果 (AAPL.US)$ 据报道，正在与 $腾讯控股(ADR) (TCEHY.US)$ 以及 TikTok 的母公司字节跳动(临时代码)进行讨论，以将其人工智能模型集成到在中国销售的 iPhone 中。
What Happened: The U.S. tech giant began incorporating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices earlier this month. However, due to regulatory constraints in China, Apple is seeking local partners to enhance AI features on its devices. The discussions with Tencent and ByteDance are reportedly in preliminary stages, sources indicated, Reuters reported on Thursday.
事情经过：这家美国科技巨头本月早些时候开始将 OpenAI 的 ChatGPT 集成到其设备中。然而，由于中国的监管限制，苹果正在寻求当地合作伙伴，以增强其设备上的人工智能功能。来源指出，与腾讯控股和字节跳动的讨论据报道处于初步阶段，路透社周四报道。
Apple's move comes as it faces declining market share in China, the world's largest smartphone market. The absence of AI capabilities in its latest iPhones has been a significant drawback, especially with increasing competition from domestic brands like Huawei.
苹果的此举是在其在全球最大智能手机市场中国的市场份额下降之际进行的。其最新 iPhone 缺乏人工智能功能，这成为一个显著的短板，特别是在来自华为等本土品牌竞争加剧的情况下。
Apple, Tencent and ByteDance have yet to respond to Benzinga's queries.
苹果、腾讯和字节跳动尚未回应 Benzinga 的查询。
Why It Matters: The potential collaboration with Tencent and ByteDance is critical for Apple as it navigates the competitive Chinese market. In recent months, Apple has faced challenges in China, including a crackdown on app store fees. In August, Apple intensified efforts to compel Tencent and ByteDance to close loopholes that allowed in-app creators to bypass Apple's 30% commission.
重要性：与腾讯和字节跳动的潜在合作对苹果来说至关重要，因为它在激烈竞争的中国市场中生存。在最近几个月里，苹果在中国面临挑战，包括对应用商店费用的打压。在八月，苹果加大了力度，迫使腾讯控股和字节跳动关闭让应用内创作者绕过苹果30%佣金的漏洞。
Moreover, Apple's AI ambitions have been met with skepticism. In October, an analyst suggested that Apple's much-anticipated AI system, Apple Intelligence, might not meet high expectations. This underscores the importance of Apple's current talks with Chinese tech giants to bolster its AI capabilities.
此外，苹果的人工智能雄心遭遇了质疑。十月份，一位分析师表示，苹果备受期待的人工智能系统——苹果智能，可能无法达到高期望。这凸显了苹果目前与中国科技巨头进行谈判以增强其人工智能能力的重要性。
In November, Tim Cook expressed optimism about Apple's performance in China, highlighting positive signs despite economic challenges. However, he refrained from commenting on the potential impact of economic stimulus. This context emphasizes the strategic importance of Apple's AI integration efforts in maintaining its market position in China.
在十一月份，蒂姆·库克对苹果在中国的表现表示乐观，尽管面临经济挑战，但他强调了积极的迹象。然而，他避免评论经济刺激的潜在影响。这一背景强调了苹果在维护其在中国市场地位方面，人工智能整合努力的战略重要性。
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