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European Parliament Bars Lawmakers From AI Tools
The European Parliament disabled AI on work tablets due to cybersecurity and data protection risks, while maintaining email and calendar access amid ongoing data-sharing assessments.
- On Feb 17, 2026, the European Parliament disabled built-in AI features on work tablets used by members and staff, POLITICO reported.
- An internal memo said the IT department could not guarantee security for AI tools relying on cloud services that send data off-device, cited by Politico.
- While access to generative AI tools was cut, core workplace apps remain available and the Parliament support desk advised workers to `consider applying similar precautions` on personal devices.
- Parliament IT is assessing the extent of data shared with service providers to determine whether some AI tools can be re-enabled, while a European Parliament spokesperson said it `constantly monitor cybersecurity threats and quickly deploys the necessary measures`.
- Tech-Sovereignty concerns surfaced as European officials ramp up efforts to turn their backs on US Big Tech, including Microsoft, intersecting with vendor and software provision decisions.
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This decision was made after the IT department of the European Parliament said that it could not guarantee the security of data from these tools.
The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices
The European Parliament has taken a rare and telling step: it has disabled built-in artificial intelligence features on work devices used by lawmakers and staff, citing unresolved concerns about data security, privacy, and the opaque nature of cloud-based AI processing. The decision, communicated to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in an internal memo this […] This story continues at The Next Web
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