The European Parliament has moved to block lawmakers from using built-in artificial intelligence tools on official work devices due to cybersecurity and privacy risks. According to guidance from the institution’s IT department, the security of confidential correspondence uploaded to external AI platforms cannot be guaranteed, and the scope of data shared with AI providers remains under review.
The restriction applies to generative AI systems such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude, whose cloud-based infrastructure may expose user data to external access requests under U.S. jurisdiction. The decision comes amid broader European debates over data protection, AI regulation, and reliance on foreign technology providers, as policymakers reassess how sensitive government information is handled in the era of generative AI.
