Alibaba will reportedly block employees from using Claude Code from July 10, citing concerns over potential security vulnerabilities and embedded backdoors.
Alibaba will ban employees from using AI coding assistant Claude Code in workplace environments beginning July 10, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The move follows internal concerns that the tool could pose cybersecurity risks. The source said the company believes Claude Code may contain embedded backdoors that could expose corporate systems or sensitive information, prompting Alibaba to restrict its use across internal workspaces.
The decision reflects growing scrutiny of generative AI tools by large technology companies, many of which are tightening internal policies to reduce potential security and data privacy risks. As AI-powered coding assistants become more widely used, businesses are increasingly evaluating whether such tools meet their security and compliance standards before allowing employees to use them for work.
Alibaba has not publicly commented on the reported ban or the allegations surrounding Claude Code.
The restriction is set to take effect on July 10 and is part of Alibaba’s broader efforts to strengthen cybersecurity controls and protect its internal technology infrastructure.
