Chinese Scientist at MIT Turns to AI for Advancements in Drug Development and Energy, Amid Growing Concerns over Tech Security

Wen Shuhao, a Chinese physicist at MIT, made notable contributions to the accelerated development of Pfizer’s Covid oral medication, Paxlovid, and is now setting his sights on enhancing solar panel and EV battery technologies through AI. However, his groundbreaking work raises questions about intellectual property and the security of technological advancements in critical sectors, amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over technology transfer and cybersecurity.