BEIJING: The Chinese high-tech companies blacklisted by Washington over alleged ties to rights abuses are rising stars in China’s ambitious drive to overtake the United States in the technology sector. In April, the New York Times reported that several Chinese AI firms, including Megvii, Yitu, and SenseTime, were behind software used to racially profile and track Uighurs. The firm has a research lab in Silicon Valley and is partnering with universities around the world, including MIT, on AI research. Shenzhen-listed AI firm iFlytek is one of the top speech recognition companies in China. Yixin Science and Technology Co. Ltd is a Beijing-based security firm that sells video surveillance, facial recognition, and counter-terrorism products.

Source: New Strait Times October 13, 2019 06:11 UTC