Sweden's government blocks ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers, keeps Copilot
From October 26, the browser versions of both services will not open on Government Offices computers, for information-security reasons.
Sweden's government will stop staff from opening ChatGPT and Claude on work computers. It says it wants to protect its information. They will use Copilot instead, which the government has reviewed.
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- The Government Offices, including the Prime Minister's Office and ministries, will block the browser versions of ChatGPT and Claude.
- The stated reason is information security: using AI services without a formal agreement can affect it.
- Staff are directed to Microsoft Copilot, which was reviewed and had its security tightened.
- Staff can still reach OpenAI and Anthropic models through an internal platform called Intric.
- The Swedish Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care have similar blocks.
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