The Swedish government blocks ChatGPT and Claude on work computers at Regeringskansliet starting this Monday, 26 October 2026. The measure prevents access to the browser versions of the OpenAI and Anthropic tools in the bodies that include the Prime Minister’s Office and the ministries.
According to Mikael Wettercrantz, director of digitalisation, using AI services without a formal agreement that defines data protection can generate “consequences for our information security”. Sensitive information entered into these models could be used for training or stored without the required controls.
The recommended alternative is Microsoft Copilot, which has undergone a security review and is covered by an agreement with the Swedish government. Some staff can still access OpenAI and Anthropic models via the Intric platform, operated on servers in Sweden.
Similar restrictions already apply at the Tax Agency (Skatteverket) and the National Board of Institutional Care (SiS). The Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden) is evaluating the same measure. DeepSeek was already on the list of unapproved tools.
The decision follows the trend of European governments requiring contracts and data controls before authorizing AI models in official environments. It is not a national ban: citizens and private companies can continue using ChatGPT and Claude normally.
Sources
- Euronews: Swedish government blocks ChatGPT and Claude
- The Next Web: Sweden’s Government Offices block ChatGPT and Claude
Image credit: The Next Web / Rosenbad, Stockholm
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