Apple Inc.’s iPhones will use Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s AI technology, the Chinese firm’s chairman said, affirming reports the e-commerce pioneer had scored a coveted role in helping power the iPhone in the world’s top mobile arena.

Alibaba Group chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China on Thursday.

Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will partner with US consumer electronics company Apple Inc to roll out artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in China. The move, industry experts said, demonstrates the growing recognition of Alibaba's capacities and strengths in the AI-powered large language model sector.