Over 150 Chinese Apps Block AI Assistant on New AI-Powered Smartphone
More than 150 Chinese applications have refused to allow an AI assistant to operate on a newly released AI-powered smartphone, according to Sixth Tone. The refusals expose how heavily the industry relies on other companies agreeing to cooperate with new technology. The response to the device's launch has brought that dependence into focus. The report does not name the smartphone maker, the assistant, or the specific apps involved.
Key facts
- Over 150 Chinese apps denied an AI assistant's use on a smartphone
- The smartphone is described as cutting-edge and AI-powered
- The refusals highlighted the industry's dependence on other companies cooperating with new tech
- The response came after the release of the AI-powered smartphone
- Sixth Tone reported the story
- The report did not name the smartphone maker
- The report did not identify the AI assistant
- The report did not list the specific apps involved
Entities
Institutions
- Sixth Tone
Locations
- China