Apple CEO Tim Cook commends Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, hinting at a possible partnership.

Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's models as "excellent" during a visit to China. This comes ahead of Apple's developer conference in Shanghai, where the company plans to share details about its Apple Intelligence with Chinese developers. DeepSeek's AI has gained attention for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, potentially leading to a partnership with Apple for future AI features.