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Apple's AI Deal with Alibaba Faces U.S. Backlash

5/20/2025

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Apple's collaboration with Alibaba to embed AI in iPhones for the Chinese market is under fire from the Trump administration and U.S. lawmakers. Fears over data privacy, censorship, and military advantages for China loom large. Should the partnership falter, Apple could see its market share dwindle against local rivals, jeopardizing its foothold in this vital region.

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Apple's collaboration with Alibaba to embed AI in iPhones for the Chinese market is under fire from the Trump administration and U.S. lawmakers. Fears over data privacy, censorship, and military advantages for China loom large. Should the partnership falter, Apple could see its market share dwindle against local rivals, jeopardizing its foothold in this vital region.