Convicted Harvard Scientist Rebuilds Career in China Through Controversial Brain-Computer Interface Lab

· Thedebrief · May 19, 2026, 12:50 p.m.
Summary
After being convicted for concealing connections to a Chinese talent program, a former Harvard professor has embarked on a controversial new chapter by leading a state-sponsored brain-computer interface lab in China. This move raises ethical questions about the intersection of technology, academia, and international relations.