R Consortium Reports Member Exits, Keeps Antitrust Shield
Published Date: 7/22/2026
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Summary
R Consortium, a group working together on research, announced that three members from France, New Jersey, and Canada have left the team. This update keeps their special legal protections against big lawsuits in place and lets new members join anytime. No money changes or project plans are affected, and they’ll keep sharing updates as the team changes.
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