Apple is negotiating the use of Baidu's artificial intelligence model to equip iPhones. Use of Baidu's AI is restricted to iPhones sold in China, as the country's regulator specifically approves the technology before using it within its territory. Our other markets, Apple must use Google or OpenAI AI model.
Oh Wall Street Journal publicou esta terça-feira que a Apple negotiado avec o Baidu or license of its artificial intelligence, built by Ernie. This is due to both companies allowing AI assets planned for iOS 18 to be released in China.
As artificial intelligence and precision of approval from the Chinese government, it is easier for Apple to look for a company that already has this certification in its country. Gemini, Google's Large Language Model (LLM), is not approved in China.
Google's AI seen as a leading candidate to power iPhones in other countries. OpenAI's LLM GPT is also not approved. Or, the option Apple in China is looking for a local Baidu supplier is the best candidate.
Tim Cook confirmed that iPhones will be released starting this year, which means that the iPhone 16 has this technology. Other rumors suggest that iOS 18 will be a major refresh of the operating system due to the inclusion of new artificial intelligence resources.
While Apple's notifications regarding Google or OpenAI (which have never been published with us) and negotiations with Baidu, it is clear that the company will not have its own AI on iPhone 16 — it should be done for 2025 until tomorrow.
Information on: Wall Street Journal e 9to5Mac
