Reports say Sweden’s Government Offices restricted direct browser access to ChatGPT and Claude on work computers from October 26, 2026. The measure applies to staff systems at Regeringskansliet, not to public use of the services across Sweden. Some employees reportedly retain access through an AI assistant developed internally by the Government Offices.
Sveriges Radio reported the planned change, and later reports said it took effect on October 26. NeoTeo’s earlier report on the planned restriction covered the announcement.
Why Microsoft Copilot remained approved
Microsoft Copilot remained among the Government Offices’ approved AI services after a review and security changes, Sveriges Radio reported. The office’s digitalization director, Mikael Wettercrantz, cited information-security risks from using AI services without an agreement. The press service did not disclose what changes were made to Copilot.
Some employees reportedly keep another access route
The Government Offices’ press service told Sveriges Radio that some employees would continue to access ChatGPT and Claude through an internally developed assistant platform. The number of employees with access was not specified in that report.
An earlier 2026 internal audit at Trafikverket identified risky use of around ten AI services, according to Sveriges Radio. The audit raised concerns about the sensitivity of information entered into the services and how employees handled generated responses.
