2026.02. 14 本文字数：1240，阅读时长大约2分钟 作者 | 第一财经 程程 僵持数月以后，哈佛大学与美国联邦政府之间的矛盾再度升级。 据央视新闻消息，当地时间2月13日，据法院文件显示，美国联邦政府对哈佛大学提起新诉讼，寻求 获取其招生流程相关文件。 根据向马萨诸塞州联邦地区法院提交的起诉书，美国司法部指控哈佛"阻挠"并"拖延"司法部的调查， 拒绝提供与录取决定相关的必要文件，"非法"向司法部隐瞒"必要信息"。 哈佛大学发言人纽顿则在一份声明中写道，哈佛一直与联邦政府保持"诚意"沟通，并将司法部的新诉 讼视为特朗普政府惩罚哈佛大学反抗白宫要求的又一次行径。 起诉书显示，哈佛大学在2025年5月提交了超过2000页的录取相关文件，但在司法部看来，这些文 件主要是汇总数据和公开信息。根据司法部的声明，其要求的数据和文件涵盖个人申请者的录取数据 和招生政策，还包括涉及种族、"多元化、公平与包容"（DEI）项目、和学生公平录取组织的往来信 函。 司法部在一份声明中说，提起此项民事诉讼，"唯一目的"是迫使哈佛提供招生过程中与种族因素相关 的文件，"此次诉讼中，美国政府并未指控哈佛大学存在任何歧视行为，也未 ...

僵持数月以后，哈佛大学与美国联邦政府之间的矛盾再度升级。 据央视新闻消息，当地时间2月13日，据法院文件显示，美国联邦政府对哈佛大学提起新诉讼，寻求获 取其招生流程相关文件。 根据向马萨诸塞州联邦地区法院提交的起诉书，美国司法部指控哈佛"阻挠"并"拖延"司法部的调查，拒 绝提供与录取决定相关的必要文件，"非法"向司法部隐瞒"必要信息"。 哈佛大学发言人纽顿则在一份声明中写道，哈佛一直与联邦政府保持"诚意"沟通，并将司法部的新诉讼 视为特朗普政府惩罚哈佛大学反抗白宫要求的又一次行径。 上周，美国国防部宣布将切断与哈佛的所有学术联系，并表示未来几天考虑对其他常春藤盟校实施类似 措施。美国国防部部长赫格塞斯表示，在哈佛大学接受过培训的军官在进入军队时"充满了全球主义"等 不能提升战斗队伍的思想，美国国防部将正式终止与哈佛大学的所有专业军事教育、奖学金和证书项 目。 特朗普去年重返白宫以来，多次指责哈佛等高校存在所谓"反犹主义"，要求这些高校"整改"，否则将削 减或切断联邦政府提供的经费。联邦政府去年4月宣布冻结对哈佛的数十亿美元联邦科研经费，哈佛为 此提起诉讼，目前诉讼仍在进行中。 美国司法部称，联邦最高法院202 ...

哈佛大学发言人在一份声明中写道，哈佛一直与联邦政府保持"诚意"沟通，并将司法部的新诉讼视为特 朗普政府惩罚哈佛大学反抗白宫要求的又一次行径。 僵持数月以后，哈佛大学与美国联邦政府之间的矛盾再度升级。 据央视新闻消息，当地时间2月13日，据法院文件显示，美国联邦政府对哈佛大学提起新诉讼，寻求获 取其招生流程相关文件。 根据向马萨诸塞州联邦地区法院提交的起诉书，美国司法部指控哈佛"阻挠"并"拖延"司法部的调查，拒 绝提供与录取决定相关的必要文件，"非法"向司法部隐瞒"必要信息"。 哈佛大学发言人纽顿则在一份声明中写道，哈佛一直与联邦政府保持"诚意"沟通，并将司法部的新诉讼 视为特朗普政府惩罚哈佛大学反抗白宫要求的又一次行径。 美国总统特朗普曾在去年9月表示美国政府与哈佛大学"非常接近"达成和解协议，哈佛将支付约5亿美元 建设职业学校，教授人工智能等技能。但他2月2日在社交媒体发文称该项目"不会成功"，并表示向哈佛 寻求10亿美元"赔偿"，希望未来与哈佛"再无瓜葛"。 哈佛回应 上周，美国国防部宣布将切断与哈佛的所有学术联系，并表示未来几天考虑对其他常春藤盟校实施类似 措施。美国国防部部长赫格塞斯表示，在哈佛大学接 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's executive order aimed at limiting the influence of proxy advisory firms, which is part of a broader effort to weaken the impact of third-party entities on corporate decision-making [1] Group 1: Executive Order Details - The executive order was issued on Thursday and instructs the SEC chairman to review rules and regulations related to proxy advisory firms [1] - The order emphasizes the consideration of revising or rescinding rules, regulations, guidance documents, announcements, and memoranda that are inconsistent with the order's objectives [1] Group 2: Focus Areas - The review will particularly focus on aspects related to "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)" and "Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)" policies [1]

Core Points - The Python Software Foundation (PSF) rejected a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) due to restrictions against promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives [1][2] - The PSF board believes that such restrictions contradict the foundation's mission, leading to the decision to forgo what could have been its largest funding ever [2] - Following the announcement, the PSF received strong positive feedback from the community, resulting in a surge of donations from thousands of individual and corporate supporters [4] Financial Impact - In a matter of days, the PSF received thousands of new donations and increased its number of "supporting members" (annual fee of $99) [6] - As of last Friday, the foundation's executive director Deb Nicholson disclosed that they had received over $157,000 in donations, including 295 new supporting members [6] - Although these new donations have not yet compensated for the $1.5 million grant shortfall, the PSF emphasized the significance of the community's strong support [6] Mission and Values - The PSF reiterated its mission to "support and promote a diverse, international Python community," emphasizing the importance of maintaining its core values even at the cost of substantial funding [7]

Core Viewpoint - The recent budget cuts by the U.S. government, particularly affecting the Institute of Museum and Library Services, are expected to significantly impact public libraries' purchasing power, which in turn will affect the revenue of small and independent publishers [1][2] Group 1: Impact on Libraries - The budget cuts prevent public libraries from relying on federal funding for their next fiscal year, forcing them to adjust their purchasing budgets, primarily affecting book acquisitions [1] - Libraries are crucial for the sales structure of small publishers, with library purchases accounting for 8%-12% of sales for some publishers [1] - The reduction in library funding could lead to a heavier workload for librarians, limiting their ability to promote lesser-known authors through reading programs [1] Group 2: Consequences for Publishers - Publishers are concerned that if libraries cannot afford to purchase books, readers may not buy them independently, particularly affecting new and marginalized authors [2] - The potential reduction in library collections could disrupt the channels through which new authors are discovered, impacting the entire publishing ecosystem [2] - The tightening of immigration policies may further complicate the situation for publishers, as overseas authors may be less willing to visit the U.S., affecting diversity in literature [2] Group 3: Long-term Effects - The cuts to library funding could lead to a collapse of the existing ecosystem that supports authors and publishers, with authors being the first to suffer from these changes [2]

Core Points - The White House has released an AI action plan outlining federal policy actions under the Trump administration, including promoting AI exports and addressing energy and licensing issues related to AI infrastructure [1][5] - Trump appears to be excluding Elon Musk's AI startup xAI from federal contracts, despite xAI recently being awarded contracts by the Department of Defense [2][3] - The relationship between Trump and Musk has soured, impacting potential collaborations, although Musk's SpaceX continues to hold significant government contracts [4] Group 1: AI Policy Actions - The AI action plan includes requirements for federal procurement of large language models to be neutral and unbiased [1] - Trump has signed an executive order prohibiting federal agencies from engaging with companies that exhibit partisan bias or ideological agendas [5] - The administration plans to eliminate regulatory measures seen as hindering innovation, particularly those from the Biden era related to diversity, equity, and climate change [5] Group 2: xAI and Federal Contracts - xAI has launched a suite of AI products for government clients, including the Grok 4 language model, which is now available for procurement by federal agencies [2][3] - If Trump directs the government to exclude xAI from contracts, the company could miss significant opportunities for collaboration [3] - The Department of Defense has awarded contracts to xAI and three other AI companies, each with a maximum value of $200 million, to develop agentic AI workflows [3] Group 3: SpaceX and Government Relations - SpaceX has received over $22 billion in non-classified contracts from the Department of Defense and NASA since 2000, indicating strong government reliance on the company [4] - Following the deterioration of relations between Trump and Musk, the Trump administration has reviewed SpaceX's government contracts but found most difficult to cancel due to SpaceX's dominant position in rocket launches and low Earth satellite services [4] - The Trump administration is seeking alternative partners for missile defense systems to reduce reliance on SpaceX, engaging with Amazon's Project Kuiper and other defense contractors [4]

Group 1 - Zeal Capital Partners successfully raised $82 million for its third fund, which aims to invest in 25 early-stage technology companies focused on enterprise AI software across education, finance, and healthcare sectors [4][6] - The maximum investment per company is set at $2.3 million, and Zeal will secure board seats in each of the invested companies [4][6] - Since its establishment in 2020, Zeal has raised a total of $186 million, with investors including Citigroup's Impact Fund, M&T Bank, MassMutual, and several historically Black colleges and universities [4][9] Group 2 - The founder and managing partner, Nasir Qadree, emphasizes the importance of liquidity in the current investment climate and the need for creative solutions [2][4] - Qadree's investment philosophy is influenced by a significant encounter with Vernon Jordan, who advised that true power and influence come from being in the boardroom [3][4] - Zeal has invested in several promising startups, including Esusu, a fintech company valued at $1 billion, and Humanly, an AI recruitment software company valued at $66 million [5][6] Group 3 - Zeal does not position itself strictly as an impact investment firm but incorporates diversity in its investment criteria, believing that diversity leads to superior returns [6] - The fundraising environment is challenging due to high interest rates, a cooling IPO market, and geopolitical tensions, with potential political changes affecting diversity and inclusion initiatives [6][12] - Qadree aims to uncover overlooked AI unicorn startups and promote economic equity through Zeal's investments, striving to create more inclusive opportunities [12]

Core Viewpoint - The former Federal Reserve governor, Kevin Warsh, criticizes the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and comprehensive inclusive employment as a significant error of the Federal Reserve [1] Group 1 - Warsh argues that the Federal Reserve's emphasis on DEI initiatives detracts from its primary mission of maintaining economic stability and controlling inflation [1] - He suggests that the Federal Reserve should prioritize its traditional roles over social agendas, which he believes could lead to adverse economic consequences [1] - The critique highlights a growing debate on the role of central banks in addressing social issues versus focusing solely on monetary policy [1]

Group 1 - European investors are warning the U.S. asset management industry about potential divestment if they yield to the Trump administration's policies, particularly regarding climate change and governance principles [1][2] - The Dutch pension fund PME is reassessing its €5 billion investment with BlackRock due to concerns over the firm's lack of condemnation of Trump's actions related to climate and judicial issues [2][3] - PME's senior strategist highlighted a clear divide between European and U.S. asset management firms in terms of engagement, active ownership, and climate initiatives [2][3] Group 2 - PME is implementing a new screening mechanism to ensure its investment portfolio aligns with European values and ESG standards, significantly reducing its investable stock universe by about two-thirds to around 1,000 stocks [4] - The new screening will exclude passive stock investments in emerging markets due to uncontrollable ESG risks [4] - PME is also reviewing the performance of its external managers, particularly U.S. asset management firms, in light of their alignment with current U.S. policies [4] Group 3 - The quality and transparency of ESG disclosures are becoming critical factors for institutional investors' decision-making processes [6][7] - PME has indicated that if U.S. firms cease to disclose diversity, equity, and climate-related data, it will reconsider its investment decisions [6] - The current situation may signify the beginning of a divergence in the global asset management industry, marking a new phase of competition between European investors and U.S. asset management giants [7]