Apple Intelligence Debuts in US Beta, Faces Regulatory Hurdles in EU and China

Apple's new AI features in iOS 18.1 are available to US developers but await approval in Europe and China due to privacy and security concerns.

Apple Intelligence offers tools for composing text, automating tasks, and generating images in iOS 18.1.
Currently, the features are limited to US English and compatible with recent Apple devices like iPhone 15 Pro and M1 iPads.
Apple is working with regulatory bodies in the EU and China to address privacy and data security issues.
Tim Cook emphasized the company's commitment to expanding AI capabilities globally despite regulatory challenges.
Additional features and language support are expected to roll out throughout 2024 and 2025.