Apple Inc. is working to bring its AI features to China by the middle of this year, accelerating a complex undertaking that has required software changes and deep reliance on local partners.

The Chinese government will be able to direct Alibaba to request Apple to make changes to AI models when it has issues with the content. In cases where a user's device is running an outdated model, Apple will temporarily disable AI features until the data is updated to remove restricted content, according to the report.

Alibaba and Apple’s partnership will lead to AI-powered features being integrated into iPhones for the Chinese market.