BBS:      TELESC.NET.BR
Assunto:  EU bans AI on govt devices
De:       Mike Powell
Data:     Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:26:27 -0500
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 [contrast this with recent articles re: AI & the US government]

EU Parliament bans AI use on government work devices as security fears rise

By Craig Hale published 4 hours ago

European Parliament is worried about AI data security

    Internal email reveals EU Parliament has banned AI tools due to cloud
processing
    "Some of these features use cloud services to carry out tasks that could be
handled locally"
    Workers also asked to exercise caution when using personal devices and AI
for work tasks

The European Parliament has turned off built-in AI features on the devices it
issues employees due to cybersecurity and data protection concerns.

An internal memo cited by Politico said the IT department could not guarantee
the security of certain AI tools, particularly those that rely on cloud
services that send data off-device instead of processing locally.

While the European Parliament is said to be assessing the extent of the data
shared with service providers to potentially re-enable some AI tools, they've
been turned off for now.

European Parliament bans AI over data security worries

"Some of these features use cloud services to carry out tasks that could be
handled locally, sending data off the device," the letter reads, suggesting
that current tools could be safer.

Although access to generative AI tools has been cut for now, the European
Parliament hasn't cut access to core workplace tools like emails, calendars and
office apps. Neither did the Parliament mention which AI features or systems
are involved.

While the data security argument has merit, European officials have also been
ramping up efforts to turn their backs on US Big Tech, including Microsoft. A
company that just so happens to offer operating system, productivity and AI
software to European officials. Might tech sovereignty also be playing a role
in the AI ban?

The support desk also asked workers to "consider applying similar precautions"
on their own personal devices, which includes "avoid[ing[ granting broad access
to data" and not sharing sensitive info with AI chatbots.

A European Parliament spokesperson told Politico it "constantly monitor[s]
cybersecurity threats and quickly deploys the necessary measures to prevent
them."


https://www.techradar.com/pro/eu-parliament-bans-ai-use-on-government-work-devi
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