AI POLICY
EU Parliament just made AI a cybersecurity problem
The European Parliament has reportedly blocked lawmakers from using built-in AI tools on their work devices, over privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
An internal email seen by Politico said the Parliament’s IT team cannot guarantee that data uploaded to AI company servers is fully secure.
They are also still reviewing what information may be shared when these tools are used.
For now, officials believe it is safer to keep AI features disabled.
The worry is that using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot often means uploading sensitive documents to the cloud.
Here’s what you should know:
EU lawmakers are being restricted from using AI tools on work devices.
Uploading data to U.S. AI companies could create legal and privacy risks.
Europe is becoming more cautious about relying on American tech platforms.
This is why they hit “disable
Since many of these companies are based in the U.S., American authorities could legally request access to user data.
This comes as EU countries rethink how much they can trust U.S. tech firms, especially as U.S. agencies have recently issued subpoenas demanding user information from major platforms.
AI can’t catch a break in the EU! - MV