For the past few years I’ve been interested in industry (private sector) influences in academia. If they’re not already the norm, then industry-academic collaborations are becoming more common. I don’t think this is good or bad, and it is a reality that will likely continue spreading.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) put out a guide to to navigating academic-industry relationships, and it is worth reading. You can download the full report here, or you can download a summary of the 56 principles here.