Apple Intelligence finally in China, but iPhone's 'digital sovereignty' begins to weaken

Apple is beginning to roll out its AI capabilities (Apple Intelligence) in the Chinese market, recruiting local AI technology providers including Baidu with its ERNIE model, and likely other Chinese platforms as well. According to analysts, this move marks Apple's abandonment of full control over intelligent services in favor of local partners, which could lead to a gradual loss of the iPhone's 'digital sovereignty'. Users in China will gain access to AI features, but personal data and algorithms will be partially processed by Chinese companies, potentially affecting the integrity of the Apple ecosystem.