Silicon Valley's Ethical Dilemma: How US Tech Powers China's Surveillance in Tibet and Nepal
In a concerning revelation, US technology companies are inadvertently fueling China’s extensive surveillance operations in Tibet and Nepal. An Associated Press investigation has uncovered that American tech giants, including Intel and Seagate, are providing essential components for systems used to monitor Tibetan communities and track potential dissidents. This raises serious questions about Silicon Valley’s role in enabling human rights violations through their global supply chains, despite export restrictions designed to prevent such scenarios.
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