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2026-07-10 02:07:40 UTC

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Alibaba org

first seen 40d ago · last seen 1h ago · 41 mentions · 11 clusters · 8 corroborations
aliases: Ali

Corroborated stories featuring this entity · 16

3 corroborated · 18h ago · cluster ↗ · blueskycnbc.comdawnfrance24scmptimesofindia · 22 events

Anthropic's Claude Code contains hidden code that can track or flag users based on location, proxies, or ties to Chinese labs.

Anthropic's Claude Code contains hidden code that can track or flag users based on location, proxies, or ties to Chinese labs.
chinapakistan
The backdoor could transmit sensitive information, including users' locations and identity‑related identifiers, to Anthropic's servers without consent.
otherpakistan
2 corroborated 1 contested · 1d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskycybersecuritynews.comdawnfrance24scmptimesofindia · 22 events

Anthropic embedded hidden code in Claude Code that detects or flags users in China or using Chinese proxies.

Anthropic embedded hidden code in Claude Code that detects or flags users in China or using Chinese proxies.
chinaindiawestern
Alibaba ordered/banned its staff from using Claude Code because it was found to flag users connecting from China and posed security risks.
chinawestern
2 corroborated · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · cybersecuritynews.comfrance24scmptimesofindia · 22 events

Anthropic is employing code to block or detect Chinese users of Claude, embedding hidden detection logic that flags users connecting from China or via Chinese proxies.

Anthropic is employing code to block or detect Chinese users of Claude, embedding hidden detection logic that flags users connecting from China or via Chinese proxies.
chinaindiawestern
Alibaba banned its staff from using Anthropic's Claude Code for work.
chinawestern
4 corroborated · 5d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comaljazeerablueskygdeltscmp · 11 events

Alibaba will pay $600 million to settle a U.S. government investigation over illegal product sales.

Alibaba will pay $600 million to settle a U.S. government investigation over illegal product sales.
chinaotherqatar
The settlement is with the U.S. Department of Justice.
chinaotherqatar
5 corroborated · 26d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskycnadailysabahdawneconomictimes.indiatimes.comgdeltguardianhindunprscmptimesofindia · 43 events

The US Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The US Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiapakistanturkeywestern
The list of Chinese military companies was updated and published by the Pentagon on Monday, June 8, 2026.
indiaotherwestern
4 corroborated · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · aibase.comblueskyedgen.technews.aibase.comscmpzhihu.com · 8 events

The Token Foundry division is directly supervised by Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu Yongming.

The Token Foundry division is directly supervised by Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu Yongming.
chinaother
Alibaba established a new division called Token Foundry by merging the Tongyi Large Model Division and the Future Life Laboratory.
other
4 corroborated · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · aibase.comblueskyedgen.techeqs-news.comnews.aibase.comscmpyuantrends.com · 8 events

The Token Foundry division is directly supervised by Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu Yongming.

The Token Foundry division is directly supervised by Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu Yongming.
chinaother
Alibaba established a new division called Token Foundry by merging the Tongyi Large Model Division and the Future Life Laboratory.
other
5 corroborated · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · aibase.comalibabacloud.comblueskyeqs-news.comnews.aibase.comscmp · 8 events

Alibaba established a new division called Token Foundry on June 8, 2026.

Alibaba established a new division called Token Foundry on June 8, 2026.
chinaother
The Token Foundry Division was formed by merging the Tongyi Large Model Division and the Future Life Laboratory.
chinaother
5 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comblueskycnadailysabahgdeltguardianhindunprscmptimesofindia · 43 events

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiaotherseaturkeywestern
The designation prevents the listed companies from receiving U.S. defense contracts.
chinaotherwestern
4 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comblueskycnadailysabahguardianhindunprscmptimesofindia · 43 events

The US Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The US Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiaotherseaturkeywestern
The Pentagon considers the designated companies to have links to the Chinese military or to contribute to China's defense industrial base.
indiaotherwestern
2 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comblueskycnadailysabahhindunprscmptimesofindia · 43 events

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiaotherseaturkeywestern
Being on the list prevents the designated companies from securing U.S. defense contracts.
otherwestern
1 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comblueskycnahindunprscmptimesofindia · 43 events

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiaseawestern
5 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comapnews.comblueskycnacnbc.comhindunprscmptheglobeandmail.com · 43 events

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The U.S. Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiaotherseawestern
The list of Chinese military companies was created in 2021 by a congressional mandate.
indiaother
4 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comblueskycnacnbc.comhindulivemint.comsanctions.ioscmp · 43 events

The US Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.

The US Department of Defense designated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as Chinese military companies.
chinaindiaothersea
The list seeks to identify Chinese companies that the Pentagon considers to have links to the Chinese military, including those contributing to China's defense industrial base.
indiaother
10 corroborated · 30d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comapnews.comblueskycnacnbc.comhinduscmptimesnownews.com · 43 events

The U.S. Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, WuXi AppTec, and RoboSense to a list of Chinese companies deemed to be aiding the Chinese military.

The U.S. Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, WuXi AppTec, and RoboSense to a list of Chinese companies deemed to be aiding the Chinese military.
chinaindiaothersea
The list of Chinese companies aiding the Chinese military was created in 2021 by a congressional mandate.
indiaother
5 corroborated · 31d ago · cluster ↗ · aibase.comblueskyfinance.biggo.companewslab.comscmpweb.lbkrs.com · 8 events

Alibaba established a new division called Token Foundry on June 8, 2026.

Alibaba established a new division called Token Foundry on June 8, 2026.
chinaother
The Token Foundry division was formed by merging the Tongyi Large Model Division and the Future Life Laboratory.
chinaother

Tracked clusters not yet corroborated · 7

4 events from scmp, websearch · updated 1d ago
2 events from scmp · updated 23d ago
3 events from bluesky · updated 32d ago
2 events from scmp · updated 41d ago
1 event from scmp · updated 42d ago
1 event from bluesky · updated 42d ago