Sweden's Government Offices Block ChatGPT and Claude on Work Computers

Oct 23, 2026
The Government Offices of Sweden will block direct access to ChatGPT and Claude from staff computers starting Monday, while approved access remains available through an internal platform for some employees.

The Government Offices of Sweden will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers starting Monday, Swedish Radio reports. The restriction covers services from OpenAI and Anthropic that are not approved for direct use.

Staff are being directed to approved services, including Microsoft Copilot. The Government Offices also increased security controls for Copilot after a review, but did not disclose details.

Some employees will retain access to ChatGPT and Claude through an internal platform for AI assistants. Sweden's Tax Agency and National Board of Institutional Care have also introduced blocks, while the Enforcement Authority is considering similar restrictions.

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