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Charles Lieber
Coverage of Charles Lieber in the Nexus archive.
Harvard Universityorganization1Shenzhenplace1Wuhan University of Technologyorganization1i-BRAIN (Institute for Brain Research, Advanced Interfaces and Neurotechnologies)organization1Glenn Gerstellperson1Center for Strategic and International Studiesorganization1National Security Agency (NSA)organization1
- Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China
Dr. Charles Lieber, a former Harvard scientist convicted in 2021 for concealing ties to a Chinese recruitment program, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China. His defection highlights U.S. concerns over Chinese technology theft and underscores China's investment in cutting-edge technologies, including advanced neurotechnology with potential military applications.