Xuan Chen

Xuan Chen is a leading figure in the global artificial intelligence landscape, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of YITU Technology. Founded in 2012, YITU quickly became one of China's "AI Four Little Dragons," specializing in advanced computer vision, facial recognition, and intelligent security solutions. Chen played a crucial role in guiding YITU from a startup into a global unicorn, securing substantial funding and scaling its technology across high-stakes industries before transitioning from the CEO role. Chen's core philosophy centers on the pragmatic application of cutting-edge AI technology to solve complex, real-world industry challenges, moving beyond theoretical research to achieve high commercialization rates. He strongly emphasizes the necessity of developing high-precision, robust algorithms that are trustworthy and reliable, particularly in sensitive sectors such as public security, finance, and healthcare. Under his leadership, YITU made significant strides in diagnostic imaging using AI, positioning itself as a key innovator in medical technology. Although less public following his transition from the top executive role, Chen remains an influential voice in the deep tech community. His legacy is defined by transforming complex academic AI concepts into massive commercial and governmental tools, advocating for stronger data governance and the responsible deployment of powerful technological infrastructure.

• •YITU Technology was famously included in the US Entity List (trade blacklist) in 2019, underscoring its strategic importance to the Chinese government's technology sector.
• •Xuan Chen holds academic background in high-performance computing and previously worked on cutting-edge research before founding YITU.
• •Under his leadership, YITU achieved high marks in several international computer vision and biometric competitions.