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China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models

July 07, 2026
Alibaba Blocks Staff From Using Anthropic AI Amid Security Concerns
Artificial Intelligence // July 07, 2026

China’s eCommerce company Alibaba has reportedly barred employees from using Anthropic’s AI tools at work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China
Artificial Intelligence // July 06, 2026

China reportedly plans to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that can simulate human emotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Alibaba and Ant Subsidiary Pay $600 Million to Settle DOJ Illegal Sales Claims
Legal & Regulation // July 01, 2026

Alibaba Group Holding and its U.S.-based payment processor, Ant Group subsidiary AUS Merchant Services, have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve U.S. Justice Department allegations that they failed to prevent illegal sales on Alibaba’s eCommerce platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Alibaba Denies Chinese Military Ties in Lawsuit Against Pentagon
Legal & Regulation // June 23, 2026

Alibaba Group sued the U.S. Department of Defense Tuesday (June 23), seeking to be removed from a list of companies the Department says are supporters of the Chinese military. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
$16 Trillion Is Up for Grabs in Embedded B2B Payments

September 24, 2025
Today’s business environment demands new ways of thinking about B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

AI’s Leap Year: Smarter, Sharper and Ready to Reshape Everything

December 31, 2024
Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence powerhouses staked their tech claims in 2024, rolling out AI models that solved increasingly complex problems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Marketplaces Unlock New Opportunities for Commercial Procurement

June 06, 2024
The B2B landscape finds itself on the cusp of a new, digital era. And with the news Thursday (June 6) that eCommerce platform Alibaba has launched a new B2B-focused marketplace...

Alibaba’s Split Signals Shift in China Big Tech Approach, or Maybe Not      

March 29, 2023
In an ambitious and far reaching move, China is signaling a new approach to Big Tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models

July 07, 2026
China is reportedly considering a ban on overseas access to its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Alibaba Blocks Staff From Using Anthropic AI Amid Security Concerns

July 07, 2026
China’s eCommerce company Alibaba has reportedly barred employees from using Anthropic’s AI tools at work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China

July 06, 2026
China reportedly plans to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that can simulate human emotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Alibaba and Ant Subsidiary Pay $600 Million to Settle DOJ Illegal Sales Claims

July 01, 2026
Alibaba Group Holding and its U.S.-based payment processor, Ant Group subsidiary AUS Merchant Services, have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve U.S. Justice Department allegations that they failed to...