Apple's AI Feature Briefly Activates in China Without Official Approval, Sparking Regulatory Concerns

In the early hours of Tuesday, Apple’s AI-powered feature, known as Apple Intelligence, unexpectedly appeared on iPhones across mainland China. This tool, which Apple has been working to introduce for nearly two years, briefly became visible in users’ settings menus before disappearing just as suddenly without any official announcement. This incident raises concerns about potential regulatory repercussions in a strict market environment.