--- title: European Parliament Restricts AI on Devices Over... description: The European Parliament has blocked AI tools on government-issued devices due to security and privacy concerns. The ban targets cloud-based AI features like... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/european-parliament-restricts-ai-on-devices-over-security-concerns-nw6nirqb9 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: European Parliament Restricts AI on Devices Over Security Concerns | daily.dev og:description: The European Parliament has blocked AI tools on government-issued devices due to security and privacy concerns. The ban targets cloud-based AI features like... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/european-parliament-restricts-ai-on-devices-over-security-concerns-nw6nirqb9 og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/NW6nIRqB9.png og:image:alt: European Parliament Restricts AI on Devices Over Security Concerns og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # European Parliament Restricts AI on Devices Over Security Concerns **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 3 upvotes · 1 comments ## Summary The European Parliament has blocked AI tools on government-issued devices due to security and privacy concerns. The ban targets cloud-based AI features like writing assistants and text summarization, as the IT department cannot guarantee data security when information is sent to AI company servers, particularly those in the US subject to government access demands. The temporary restriction remains until lawmakers gain clarity on data sharing practices and processing locations, reflecting broader EU concerns about American tech companies and foreign technology providers. ## Content The European Parliament has made a decisive move to block artificial intelligence (AI) tools on lawmakers' government-issued devices, citing significant security and privacy concerns. This decision arises from the inability of the Parliament's IT department to ensure data security when information is uploaded to AI company servers, many of which are based in the United States and are subject to government data access demands. The block includes disabling built-in AI features such as writing assistants, text summarization tools, and virtual assistants, all of which rely on cloud-based processing. By preventing these AI functions, the Parliament aims to mitigate potential risks associated with handling sensitive legislative data. This cautious approach underscores a notable paradox: while the European Union is at the forefront of AI regulation through its comprehensive AI Act, it remains wary of entrusting critical information to AI tools. The temporary ban remains in effect until MPs and officials can obtain clearer insight into what data is being shared with AI service providers and where it is ultimately processed. This restriction highlights broader European concerns about relying on American tech companies, especially against the backdrop of increased scrutiny following the US Department of Homeland Security's issuance of hundreds of subpoenas to tech companies. The decision also draws attention to specific cybersecurity threats associated with AI tools, such as prompt injection attacks and the complexities of confidential data being transmitted to unknown cloud locations. However, it is important to note that standard utilities, like calendar applications that do not rely on cloud-based AI functionalities, are not affected by the ban. This strategic choice is part of the EU's ongoing efforts to strengthen data security policies and restrict foreign technology providers that may pose security challenges. The move exemplifies the EU's priority of maintaining control over data security, even at the potential cost of hindering the immediate convenience offered by AI tools. ## Community discussion Top comments from developers on daily.dev. **@baz14** · 0 upvotes > For better or worse, AI already exists. We shouldn't ban it, but rather learn to use it. > > AI-generated text hidden under one's own handwriting is disrespectful to the other person. Standards are needed to ensure that text is clearly identified as AI-generated. > > Regarding security and leaks, there are local, open-source models. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [European Parliament builds its own AI platform for MEPs](https://daily.dev/posts/european-parliament-builds-its-own-ai-platform-for-meps-of6tpfuj6) · The Next Web · 0 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#ai](https://daily.dev/tags/ai), [#security](https://daily.dev/tags/security), [#cloud](https://daily.dev/tags/cloud), [#privacy](https://daily.dev/tags/privacy), [#regulation](https://daily.dev/tags/regulation) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/european-parliament-restricts-ai-on-devices-over-security-concerns-nw6nirqb9) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"European Parliament Restricts AI on Devices Over Security Concerns","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/european-parliament-restricts-ai-on-devices-over-security-concerns-nw6nirqb9","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/european-parliament-restricts-ai-on-devices-over-security-concerns-nw6nirqb9"},"datePublished":"2026-02-17T16:44:43.530Z","dateModified":"2026-02-17T23:07:12.439Z","description":"The European Parliament has blocked AI tools on government-issued devices due to security and privacy concerns. 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