The European Parliament has disabled built-in artificial intelligence features on corporate devices issued to lawmakers and staff. This decision follows an internal IT assessment identifying significant cybersecurity and data protection risks.
IT officials concluded they cannot guarantee the security of data processed by these tools. Many native features utilize cloud services for tasks that could be handled locally, resulting in the transmission of sensitive data off the device.
The restriction targets embedded AI functionalities including writing assistants, summarization tools, and enhanced virtual assistants. While the Parliament did not name specific vendors, the focus on integrated operating system features directly impacts major technology providers.
This move reflects growing European concerns regarding digital sovereignty and reliance on non-EU technology providers. Officials specifically cited the implications of legislation such as the U.S. Cloud Act. Lawmakers are now urged to exercise similar caution when using AI on their personal devices.