# Swedish government restrictions on AI tools > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-government-restrictions-on-ai-tools > Updated: 2026-10-25T16:00:46.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. The Swedish Government Offices (Regeringskansliet) announced plans to block direct access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude on employee work computers, effective October 26, 2026. The decision is driven by information security risks, specifically the potential for staff to input confidential or work-related data into external platforms lacking appropriate contractual protections. Mikael Wettercrantz, director of digital transformation for government services, noted that authorities had identified several examples of “problematic use of open AI services.” Authorities expressed concern that entering sensitive data into these services without formal agreements could lead to the storage or use of confidential information for training future models. To maintain AI capabilities, the administration is directing employees toward Microsoft Copilot, which is preferred because it is covered by a formal contract that allows the government to control security parameters. Additionally, some employees may continue to access certain models through a dedicated internal AI assistant platform. This move follows similar restrictions implemented by other Swedish public authorities, such as the Swedish Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Sweden restricts ChatGPT and Claude access for government employees Sweden has blocked web access to ChatGPT and Claude on government computers due to data security risks, directing officials to use Microsoft Copilot instead. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-restricts-chatgpt-and-claude-in-public-services ### 2026-10-23: Sweden restricts government access to ChatGPT and Claude Sweden’s Government Offices will block direct access to ChatGPT and Claude on work computers to protect information security, directing staff toward approved tools like Microsoft Copilot. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-restricts-government-access-to-chatgpt-and-claude --- Cite as: Swedish government restrictions on AI tools. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-government-restrictions-on-ai-tools