Experts demand investigation into Microsoft’s alleged use of Chinese engineers to maintain DOD systems

Published July 16, 2025 5:26pm ET



Experts are demanding that the government investigate Microsoft‘s alleged use of Chinese engineers to maintain the Pentagon‘s computer systems.

A ProPublica investigation revealed that the company is not only using Chinese engineers but also monitoring them with “digital escorts” who have security clearances but often lack the qualifications to fully understand what the engineers are doing.

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