European Parliament Halts Internal AI Usage

The European Parliament has taken an unexpected step, disabling built-in artificial intelligence features on devices used by MEPs and staff. The decision was communicated internally to the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

Concerns over Privacy and Data Security

The primary motivation behind this choice lies in persistent concerns regarding data security, privacy, and the lack of transparency that characterizes cloud-based AI processing. The European Parliament seems to want to exercise greater control over sensitive data, opting for greater caution in the adoption of AI technologies.

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