US universities including Harvard, MIT ordered to audit China research ties

The US Department of Defense has reportedly ordered approximately 30 American universities, including prominent institutions like Harvard and MIT, to audit their research collaborations with China. This directive, confirmed by an anonymous official, comes amid concerns about potential unauthorized technology transfer or misconduct. However, the universities and the Associated Press have noted that the Pentagon has not provided specific evidence or details regarding the collaborations that prompted these audits. AI

RANK_REASON Governmental directive to major research institutions concerning international collaboration. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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• China
• Cornell University
• Duke University
• Georgetown University
• Harvard University
• Johns Hopkins University
• MIT
• New York University
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of California, San Diego
• US Department of Defense

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