Apple may have already struck a deal with Baidu for iPhone AI in China

Just days after the first reports claimed Apple was looking for a local AI provider in China, local media is claiming that the deal has already been made.Baidu logoAccording to a March 22 report, Apple was feeling out potential partners in China to supply generative AI technologies, to avoid potential regulatory issues. Now, it appears that Apple has stopped its search and has settled on Baidu.A report from the local China Star Market seen by SCMP writes that Apple has selected Baidu for its generative AI work. Anonymous sources also confirm that the decision was made based on compliance considerations. Rumor Score: