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Megvii's IPO raises question: Who is responsible for the (mis)use of AI?

A facial-recognition startup with links to the Chinese government has inflamed the global debate about who should harness the use of artificial technology and to what extent.

October 06, 2019

Why Asia’s investors worry about climate change and AI

A new research report argues that regional institutional investors are emphasising the risks of climate change and artificial intelligence over potential opportunities.

September 17, 2019

Baidu doubles down on smart lock maker

Yunding Technology completed its second fundraising this year with Baidu among the investors as the battle for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) continues to heat up.

December 18, 2018

Sequoia leads $60m funding in AI startup

Venture capitalists and private equity funds are investing in Aibee, a young startup founded by Baidu’s former head of deep learning.

November 27, 2018

Hogging the limelight or bringing home the bacon?

Alibaba is using software that can learn by itself to raise pigs. Is it just a marketing gimmick or does it solve a real problem?

November 27, 2018

Why Tencent thinks AI could transform finance

For Tim Leung, Tencent’s product and technology director, artificial intelligence is the standout technology set to disrupt finance.

October 31, 2018

Sequoia invests in Chinese AI drug startup

AI and pharmaceuticals are two of the hottest sectors in China right now. Sequoia's investment in DIP covers both of them.

October 09, 2018

Tencent joins Canadian AI firm's $102m fundraising

The Chinese internet giant, struggling to catch the likes of Baidu in the race to harness artificial intelligence, seals deal with Element AI

June 15, 2017

Tencent-backed iCarbonX in digital life push

Wang Jun is an expert in genomics and life science. Here he tells FinanceAsia about his business plans for a digital life with iCarbonX – China's latest unicorn.

July 13, 2016