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SenseTime Reaches $4.5 Billion Valuation After Massive $620 Million Funding Round

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up SenseTime raises $620 million in its latest funding round, pushing its valuation to over $4.5 billion. The company maintains its status as the world's most valuable AI start-up as it supports China's push for global tech leadership.

China Mandates Facial Scans for All New Mobile Phone Accounts

China now requires all citizens to undergo facial recognition scans before purchasing new SIM cards. The controversial policy links faces directly to national IDs to combat fraud but sparks significant privacy concerns.

U.S. Blacklists Top Chinese AI Startups Over Xinjiang Surveillance

The U.S. government adds 28 Chinese organizations, including leading AI firms SenseTime, Megvii, and Yitu, to its Entity List over alleged human rights violations. The ban prevents these companies from purchasing American technology amid escalating trade tensions.

SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Facility in Japan

SenseTime, the world's highest-valued AI startup, opens a self-driving facility in Japan.

Valued AI Startup SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Test Center in Japan

Chinese artificial intelligence firm SenseTime launches an autonomous driving research and testing facility in Joso, Japan. The move aligns with Japan's goal to deploy driverless vehicles ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Reaches $4.5 Billion Valuation After Massive Funding Round

SenseTime secures $620 million in new funding, pushing its total capital past $1.6 billion. The highly profitable image recognition start-up plans to use the funds for research, talent acquisition, and smart city development.

Alibaba Leads $600 Million Funding Round for Chinese AI Firm SenseTime

Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime raises $600 million in a Series C funding round led by Alibaba Group. The investment aims to expand the company's global footprint and advance its deep learning platform.

Chinese AI Startup SenseTime Reaches $3 Billion Valuation

A massive funding round backed by Alibaba pushes SenseTime past $3 billion, making it the world's most valuable AI startup. The company's facial recognition software powers widespread surveillance and consumer technology across China.

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Alibaba Leads $600 Million Investment in AI Startup SenseTime

Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime raises $600 million in a Series C round led by Alibaba, pushing its valuation past $3 billion. The company plans to use the funds to expand into autonomous driving and build massive supercomputers for its facial recognition systems.

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Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Breaks Industry Funding Record With $600M Raise

SenseTime secures $600 million in a Series C round led by Alibaba, setting a new venture capital record for the artificial intelligence sector. The company plans to use the funds to expand its global AI platform and develop new industrial applications.