Tang Xiao'ou, Founder of SenseTime, Dies at 55

Tang Xiao'ou, the professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong who transformed his computer science laboratory into the multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence leader SenseTime, has passed away at the age of 55.

SenseTime referred to Tang as a "pioneer in China's AI industry" and stated that he will continue to serve as an inspiration for others. I Photo: Global Times X

According to a Saturday announcement by SenseTime on its official WeChat account, Tang succumbed to an illness close to midnight on December 15. The nature of his illness was not disclosed.

SenseTime referred to Tang as a "pioneer in China's AI industry" and stated that he will continue to serve as an inspiration for others. In a sign of mourning, the company changed its corporate website, including its red logo, to a black-and-white color scheme.

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