Sweden’s Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers from October 26, making Microsoft Copilot the only approved AI tool after a dedicated security review, according to Sveriges Radio. Director of digitalisation Mikael Wettercrantz said using AI services without a formal contract can have consequences for information security, citing several problematic uses involving sensitive information. Sweden’s Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care have already imposed similar bans, and the Enforcement Authority is preparing its own decision. Some employees can still reach ChatGPT and Claude through an internal AI platform, though the scope and restrictions have not been disclosed. The article notes that Microsoft added Claude models to Copilot in early 2026, and the government has not confirmed whether that option is switched on in its Copilot instance.
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