Sweden blocks ChatGPT and Claude over security concerns

Sweden's Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers starting October 26, citing information security concerns. Microsoft Copilot has been designated the sole approved AI tool following a dedicated security review. Mikael Wettercrantz, the Government Offices' director of digitalisation, stated that using AI services without a formal contract can have "consequences for our information security." He noted examples of problematic use involving sensitive information and the handling of AI-generated responses. Consumer AI tools without formal agreements send user queries to external servers, where U.S. law could compel data handover. A formal security agreement defines provider limitations on employee inputs, distinguishing vetted enterprise contracts from open consumer tools. Sweden's Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care have already implemented similar bans, with the Enforcement Authority expected to announce its decision soon. The European Parliament disabled AI features across its work devices in February due to data security concerns.