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China warns Claude Code has backdoors sending data to remote servers
China's government claims Claude Code versions from April to June 2026 contain hidden code that sends sensitive user information to remote servers without consent. Officials are urging users to uninstall the app or upgrade to the latest version, despite Claude not being approved for use in China. The allegation raises fresh concerns about data security in AI developer tools.
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China's warning, while politically charged, highlights real risks in opaque AI tools that phone home—users should verify data-handling claims regardless of origin.
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China alleges that Claude Code contains backdoors, calls mechanism 'a serious threat' — Gov't claims Claude sends sensitive information to remote servers without consent →
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