Dota 2 confirms complete 16-team lineup for The International 2026 in Shanghai

BEIJING, July 8, 2026 — A news report from China Daily: The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, set to take place in Shanghai […] The post Shanghai’s WAIC 2026 to Spotlight Global AI Governance and Industry Collaboration appeared first on AIwire.

The post China warns about AI risks with Anthropic’s Claude Code appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Security officers keep watch in front of an AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign at the annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China, September 18, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters BEIJING — China on Wednesday warned of “back-door” security risks affecting companies that use U.S.-based company Anthropic’s Claude Code artificial intelligence tool. It comes as the U.S.-China tech race intensifies, with Anthropic last month blaming Chinese company Alibaba for attempting to extract its AI capabilities, which are not officially available in China. Alibaba did not comment on the accusations at the time. Many locals in China have found ways to use U.S. AI tools, however. In March, a Xiaomi AI developer said at a state-organized forum that many were using Claude Code. And Alibaba has ordered its employees to stop using Anthropic tools for work starting July 10, CNBC confirmed on Monday. The Chinese Min

The absence of crypto in EWC26 highlights a shift back to traditional sponsorships, signaling a more stable financial future for esports. The post Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris with $2M Dota 2 prize pool as crypto stays on the sidelines appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shanghai court jails five for crypto forex scheme that moved $29.4M abroad as China expands action against illegal forex networks.

The bans highlight the geopolitical tensions impacting esports, potentially altering sponsorship dynamics and reshaping competitive alliances. The post Ukrainian Esports Federation bars Dota 2 stars from national events appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

GamerLegion's NA Grand Final spot highlights regional scarcity, intensifying stakes for Dota 2's premier event and regional representation. The post NA Grand Final for The International 2026 set as GamerLegion locks in spot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The limited slot for North America highlights the region's declining influence in the global Dota 2 scene, impacting its competitive stature. The post PGL hosts final day of North America qualifier for TI15 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Team Spirit's qualification highlights their resilience and adaptability, underscoring the competitive nature and evolving dynamics of esports. The post Team Spirit qualifies for The International 2026 with clutch victory over Nigma Galaxy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.