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Founder of Chinese AI firm DeepGlint, an early mover, steps back amid rising losses

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Founder of Chinese AI firm DeepGlint, an early mover, steps back amid rising losses

The founder of Beijing-based artificial intelligence (AI)-based image recognition firm DeepGlint has stepped down as general manager, as the company grapples with widening losses this year amid fresh competition from generative AI firms. Zhao Yong is stepping back from day-to-day operations but retains his role as chairman, according to a corporate filing from the Shanghai-listed … Read more

China arrests former insurance executive as anti-corruption campaign sweeps finance sector

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China arrests former insurance executive as anti-corruption campaign sweeps finance sector

According to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, Li is accused of serious violations, including severe breaches of party discipline and abuse of power, following an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission that concluded in late September. Li is accused of ignoring regulations by accepting invitations that could compromise his impartiality, breaching organisational principles to benefit others … Read more