24-03-2017 22:10 via

How Trump’s ‘extreme vetting’ hurts science and tech

Details of President Donald Trump's plans for "extreme vetting" of visa applicants have emerged and they are clearly demanding. Getting a visa will require people from many countries to turn over social media handles, employment history and other information.
These policies are a concern for technical and academic conferences on issues such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence. These conferences often draw attendees from around the globe.[ To comment on this story, visit Computerworld'
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