The European Parliament (EP) has restricted the use of artificial intelligence technologies on the official devices of its members and staff due to security considerations.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing Politico, that the institution's information technology department concluded that AI-enabled devices pose significant risks to cybersecurity and personal data privacy.
Investigations revealed that AI systems utilize cloud services while performing specific tasks, transmitting data to external servers outside the device. This process creates a vulnerability where confidential information could potentially fall into the hands of third parties. Consequently, the EP leadership has completely disabled AI features on all work-related hardware.
The European Union has been significantly tightening its data security policies in recent years, driven by growing concerns over foreign technology procurement and digital sovereignty. This move follows a precedent set in 2023 when the European Parliament banned the use of the TikTok social media platform on staff devices to mitigate similar surveillance and data harvesting risks.
As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into global administrative frameworks, international organizations are increasingly balancing the efficiency of automation with the necessity of protecting sensitive legislative and diplomatic communications. This latest restriction reflects a broader trend among European institutions to establish a "human-centric" and secure digital environment, often leading to stricter regulations compared to other global regions.
