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#486 - Vizzio CEO’s Fake Degree Fallout & CDC Vouchers Used at Massage Parlours


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The fallout from the revelation of the CEO’s fake credentials at the AI startup Vizzio continues, with an interim CEO being appointed to take over. But who were the real victims in this web of half-truths and lies? Elsewhere, TODAY journalists uncovered that some massage parlours were accepting payments in CDC vouchers for “special services” of a sexual nature. Is this a big enough problem that will force authorities to clamp down on the use of CDC vouchers?

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Vizzio CEO’s Fake Degree Fallout

  • Vizzio CEO’s fabricated credentials, inflated client list haunt start-up
  • Vizzio board backs CEO despite sham doctorate, Lee admits 'grave misjudgment'
  • Kai-Fu Lee quit Vizzio's board days before founder's sham degree exposed
  • Vizzio founder, CEO steps down amid controversy
  • Woman jailed for getting jobs with forged NTU degree, says she faced economic and parental pressure


CDC Vouchers Used at Massage Parlours

  • Happy spending? Some heartland massage parlours tout illicit services payable with CDC vouchers


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