Washington is concerned that Apple’s partnership with Chinese tech giant Alibaba on artificial intelligence might benefit China’s military.
Some security officials in Washington fear Alibaba's connections to the Chinese Communist Party and People’s Liberation Army.
The Trump administration and congressional officials are scrutinizing Apple’s plan to collaborate with Alibaba and bring AI features to Chinese iPhones.
Apple's sales in China have fallen, and hopes are pinned on the partnership with Alibaba to introduce AI features in a competitive market.