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CMA puts Fengqing AI ensemble into operation with 11-day effective global 500 hPa height range: The China Meteorological Administration has put the Fengqing AI ensemble forecast system into operation after Fengqing Ensemble V1.0 passed operational review at the National Meteorological Centre. Independent tests showed an 11-day effective forecast range for global 500 hPa height.

Artificial Intelligence • Pandaily

Apple to launch Apple Intelligence beta in China in October, Tim Cook says: Apple will release a beta of Apple Intelligence in China later in October, Tim Cook confirmed in an interview on October 15. He said initial features and the associated Alibaba Qwen models had received regulatory approval. The first batch includes live translation, writing tools and photo cleanup.

AI / Consumer Tech • TechNode

Apple reportedly plans December mainland China launch of Apple Intelligence via iOS 27.3: Apple reportedly plans to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China in December through its iOS 27.3 update, according to Bloomberg. The rollout would bring an initial set of AI features to Chinese users after an extended regulatory approval process.

Technology • TechNode