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.
$蘋果 (AAPL.US)$ 據報道，正在與 $騰訊控股(ADR) (TCEHY.US)$ 以及 TikTok 的母公司字節跳動(臨時代碼)進行討論，以將其人工智能模型集成到在中國銷售的 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.
事情經過：這家美國科技巨頭本月早些時候開始將 OpenAI 的 ChatGPT 集成到其設備中。然而，由於中國的監管限制，蘋果正在尋求當地合作伙伴，以增強其設備上的人工智能功能。來源指出，與騰訊控股和字節跳動的討論據報道處於初步階段，路透社週四報道。
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.
蘋果的此舉是在其在全球最大智能手機市場中國的市場份額下降之際進行的。其最新 iPhone 缺乏人工智能功能，這成爲一個顯著的短板，特別是在來自華爲等本土品牌競爭加劇的情況下。
Apple, Tencent and ByteDance have yet to respond to Benzinga's queries.
蘋果、騰訊和字節跳動尚未回應 Benzinga 的查詢。
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：與騰訊和字節跳動的潛在合作對蘋果來說至關重要，因爲它在激烈競爭的中國市場中生存。在最近幾個月裏，蘋果在中國面臨挑戰，包括對應用商店費用的打壓。在八月，蘋果加大了力度，迫使騰訊控股和字節跳動關閉讓應用內創作者繞過蘋果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，蘋果的人工智能雄心遭遇了質疑。十月份，一位分析師表示，蘋果備受期待的人工智能系統——蘋果智能，可能無法達到高期望。這凸顯了蘋果目前與中國科技巨頭進行談判以增強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·庫克對蘋果在中國的表現表示樂觀，儘管面臨經濟挑戰，但他強調了積極的跡象。然而，他避免評論經濟刺激的潛在影響。這一背景強調了蘋果在維護其在中國市場地位方面，人工智能整合努力的戰略重要性。
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