The Government Offices of Sweden plan to block direct access to ChatGPT and Claude on staff work computers starting Monday, October 26, 2026, Sveriges Radio reports. Some employees will retain access through an AI-assistant platform developed by the offices.
Who is affected by the restriction?
The reported policy applies to Government Offices staff using work computers. The Government Offices support Sweden’s prime minister and cabinet. The measure is not a restriction on public use of ChatGPT or Claude across Sweden.
What access remains for employees?
Some staff will continue to access ChatGPT and Claude through the Government Offices’ internally developed AI-assistant platform. The reported restriction concerns direct access from work computers, so it does not eliminate every route to the services for every employee.
The Government Offices wants staff to use approved AI services, including Microsoft Copilot. Sveriges Radio reports that the offices raised Copilot’s security settings after a review. The offices’ Director of Digitalization, Mikael Wettercrantz, said that using AI services without an agreement can have consequences for information security.
The earlier DeepSeek restriction and other Swedish agencies
Sveriges Radio also reported that the Government Offices had previously restricted DeepSeek. The broadcaster reported similar consumer-AI restrictions at the Swedish Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care. In its October 23 report, it said the Swedish Enforcement Authority was still considering its position.
Separately, an internal audit at the Swedish Transport Administration found widespread, risky use of about ten AI services earlier in 2026.
