<ul><li>The Trump administration and congressional officials are scrutinizing Apple's plan to partner with Alibaba to incorporate the Chinese company's artificial intelligence in Apple Intelligence in China.</li><li>Concerns have been raised that the deal could enhance a Chinese company's AI capabilities, expand the influence of Chinese chatbots subject to censorship, and increase Apple's exposure to Beijing's laws on censorship and data sharing.</li><li>There is worry in Washington that such a deal could set a problematic precedent, potentially allowing Chinese A.I. providers to access more users and utilize that data to enhance their models, which might be utilized for military purposes.</li><li>The scrutiny of the Apple-Alibaba deal highlights the challenges Apple faces in navigating geopolitical tensions, especially between the U.S. and China, as maintaining a balance between business interests in both countries becomes increasingly complex.</li></ul>

Trump admin and Congress raise concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal in China

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