
SenseTime says its AI can censor politically sensitive messages
SenseTime is the world's most valuable AI startup

But it’s even more of a problem in China. What you can and can’t say online is tightly controlled by the government -- and the penalty for sites that break the rules is severe.
SenseTime says its software will filter discussion on “politically sensitive figures.” Social media in China is often censored, with various terms blocked as users use seemingly unrelated words to discuss controversial topics.
(One of SenseTime's backers is Alibaba. Abacus is a unit of the South China Morning Post, which is owned by Alibaba.)
For more insights into China tech, sign up for our tech newsletters, subscribe to our Inside China Tech podcast, and download the comprehensive 2019 China Internet Report. Also roam China Tech City, an award-winning interactive digital map at our sister site Abacus.
