The Swedish Government Offices (Regeringskansliet) began restricting browser-based access to ChatGPT and Claude on staff work computers on Oct. 26, according to reports. The measure applies to government workplace devices, not public use of the services across Sweden. NeoTeo previously covered the planned restriction on ChatGPT and Claude at the Government Offices.
What the restriction covers
The block concerns staff using ChatGPT and Claude through a web browser on Government Offices work computers. It does not amount to a nationwide ban on either service or a prohibition on all AI use by Swedish government employees.
The security concern and an earlier audit
The reported rationale is information security. Mikael Wettercrantz, the Government Offices’ director of digitalization, said that using AI services without agreements governing data handling could have consequences for information security.
Sveriges Radio reported that an internal audit at the Swedish Transport Administration found widespread, risky use of about 10 AI services earlier in 2026. The reported audit finding gives a concrete example of the workplace AI-use concerns that preceded the restriction.
What staff can still use
Some employees reportedly retain access to ChatGPT and Claude through an AI-assistant platform developed by the Government Offices. Sveriges Radio also reported that Microsoft Copilot remained an approved tool and that the offices tightened its security settings after a review. The Government Offices had previously restricted DeepSeek as well.
Sveriges Radio reported on Oct. 26 that the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) and the National Board of Institutional Care (Statens institutionsstyrelse, SiS) had introduced restrictions on ChatGPT and Claude. At the time of that report, the Swedish Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden) was still preparing its position.
