China is reportedly targeting laid-off U.S. scientists, especially those skilled in artificial intelligence, to join research initiatives in Shenzhen. This comes during budget cuts that have led to massive layoffs in U.S. federal agencies like the CDC and NIH. The recruitment campaign, involving ads on platforms such as LinkedIn and Craigslist, has raised alarms among U.S. officials who see it as a way for China to gain technological expertise through nontraditional means. Analysts highlight the vulnerability of recently laid-off employees, emphasizing the risks of intellectual property theft under the guise of collaboration.
"China appears to be pursuing a calculated effort to recruit recently laid-off U.S. scientists-particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence-to relocate or contribute remotely to research operations based in Shenzhen."
"The recruitment effort has drawn scrutiny from U.S. officials and intelligence analysts, who view it as part of a broader Chinese strategy to acquire advanced technological expertise through nontraditional channels."
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