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US NSF bans collaborations with restricted Chinese institutions

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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is implementing a new policy to prohibit collaborations with Chinese research institutions that are on U.S. restricted-party lists. This move shifts from a case-by-case approval process to a complete ban on working with these entities and their employees. The policy is driven by congressional concerns, particularly from House Republicans, about China's military and technological advancements potentially benefiting from U.S. research. AI

IMPACT This policy could significantly impact international AI research and development by restricting collaboration with Chinese institutions.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a major US government agency affecting international research collaborations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US NSF bans collaborations with restricted Chinese institutions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucy Quaggin ·

    US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions

    The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is set to ban collaborations with Chinese research institutions designated as restricted entities, as well as their employees, under a new policy that moves away from seeking to balance security risks with the benefits of inter…

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