The Trump administration and congressional officials are raising concerns about a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba that could introduce Alibaba-powered AI features to iPhones in China, reported by The New York Times.
Questions about data sharing and commitments to Chinese regulators have been directed at Apple executives, who reportedly struggled to provide satisfactory answers.
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi criticized Alibaba’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party and called out Apple for lack of transparency regarding the agreement.
The deal has only been confirmed by Alibaba so far, adding to the challenges Apple faces amid escalating tensions between the US and China, including fluctuating tariffs.
