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Vizzio fiasco: Who is Jon Lee, founder and former CEO of the AI start-up?

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A picture of founder and former chief executive of Vizzio, Mr Jon Lee, who in Jan admitted to faking his credentials.

Mr Jon Lee apologised for forging a PhD certificate from the University of Cambridge in the wake of an expose series.

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SINGAPORE – Vizzio Technologies founder Jon Lee, who admitted that his PhD is fake, has stepped down as chief executive, the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up confirmed as it fights to reclaim its reputation.

Mr Lee, 53, has a new role overseeing research and development at the Singapore-based company, which creates 3D interactive maps and digital objects.

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