MIT is reviewing its relationship with AI startup SenseTime, one of the Chinese tech firms blacklisted by the US
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
said it is reviewing the university’s relationship with SenseTime, one of eight Chinese tech companies placed on the U.S. Entity List yesterday for their alleged role in human rights abuses against Muslim minority groups in China.
An MIT spokesperson
told Bloomberg that “MIT has long had a robust export controls function that pays careful attention to export control regulations and compliance.
MIT will review all existing relationships with organizations added to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Entity List, and modify any interactions, as necessary.”
A SenseTime representative
told Bloomberg, “We are deeply disappointed with this decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
We will work closely with all relevant authorities to fully understand and resolve the situation.”
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