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

> Sweden's Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff work computers from 26 October.

*Staff at the prime minister's office and the ministries lose access to both chatbots on work computers from Monday 26 October, citing information security.*

By Bez · FeaturedDaily
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**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](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/chat-gpt-och-claude-forbjuder-regeringskansliet), 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](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/ai-tjanster-sparras-pa-regeringskansliet).

**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.

## Key takeaways

- ChatGPT and Claude blocked on work computers from 26 October
- Microsoft Copilot stays approved after a security review
- Some staff still reach AI through an internal platform

## Sources

- [Chat GPT och Claude förbjuder Regeringskansliet](https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/chat-gpt-och-claude-forbjuder-regeringskansliet) — Sveriges Radio, 2026-10-23
- [AI-tjänster spärras på Regeringskansliet](https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/ai-tjanster-sparras-pa-regeringskansliet) — SVT, 2026-10-23