Apple said to remove ChatGPT-like apps from Chinese App Store
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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly removed chatbot apps similar to ChatGPT from its Chinese App Store ahead of the country regulating generative artificial intelligence.
The apps were pulled from the platform on Tuesday, South China Morning Post reported, citing data from Chinese mobile analytics platform Qimai.
Among the apps that were removed include Spark, ChatGAi Plus and OpenCat, the news outlet added.
Apple (AAPL) reportedly told developers that the apps were removed "because they include content that is illegal in China."
Cupertino, California-based Apple (AAPL) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha.
China is set to implement regulations on generative AI services starting August 15.
Last month, the Cyberspace Administration of China said generative AI services should respect social morality and ethics and adhere to core values ââof socialism.
The services must not generate incitement to subvert state power, overthrow the socialist system, endanger national security and interests, damage national image, incite secession, among other things, the CAC added.
Industry organizations, enterprises, and relevant professional institutions which develop and apply generative AI technology, but do not provide generative AI services to the domestic public, are not subject to the measures.
Apple (AAPL) is slated to report fiscal third-quarter results on August 3.
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