European Parliament restricts AI access for security reasons

Members of the European Parliament can no longer use the artificial intelligence features integrated into the devices provided by the institution. The decision was made due to concerns about data security and its potential exposure on U.S. company servers.

The main concern is that sensitive information, managed daily by parliamentarians, could end up on servers located outside the European Union, raising issues of data sovereignty and compliance with European regulations, such as the GDPR. This block highlights the challenges that public institutions face in adopting new technologies, balancing innovation and security.

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