Apple, Google team on AI as Apple Intelligence awaits China approval

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Apple CEO Tim Cook waves on stage during the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, on June 8. © Reuters

PALO ALTO, California -- Apple announced updates to artificial intelligence features in its devices, powered by a close partnership with Google, at its annual developer conference Monday. But Apple Intelligence remains notably missing from the Chinese market.