Sweden's Government Offices block ChatGPT and Claude, keep Copilot

What happened: Sweden's Government Offices (Regeringskansliet) will cut staff access to ChatGPT and Claude on work computers from Monday 26 October. Sveriges Radio's Ekot reported the move on 23 October, citing internal information.

The details: The block covers the prime minister's office and the ministries. The stated reason is information security.

Why it matters: Digitalisation director Mikael Wettercrantz reportedly warned on the intranet that using AI services without a contract could have consequences for information security. That is a paraphrase, not a verified quote.

The rivals: Microsoft Copilot remains allowed. The office ran a security review of Copilot and took further protective measures. Its press office would not say what they were, citing security.

The catch: The block does not end generative AI use. Some staff reportedly get access through an internal AI platform.

The context: The Government Offices had already restricted DeepSeek. The Swedish Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care have also introduced blocks, according to SVT.

Who's affected: Staff in the prime minister's office and the ministries who use ChatGPT or Claude on work computers.

What's next: The block starts Monday 26 October. One outlet says Claude may return via Copilot, but other sources do not confirm this.