# Sweden bans ChatGPT and Claude for government work

> Swedish officials can no longer use OpenAI and Anthropic's AI tools over data security fears, joining DeepSeek on a growing list of restricted platforms.
- Title: Sweden bans ChatGPT and Claude for government work · TechRadar
- Summary: Swedish officials can no longer use OpenAI and Anthropic's AI tools over data security fears, joining DeepSeek on a growing list of restricted platforms…
- Keywords: chatgpt, claude, sweden, government, ai security, data protection, openai, anthropic, deepseek, gdpr, technology, bans
- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/pro/security/chatgpt-and-claude-blocked-by-swedish-government-over-problematic-security-concerns
- Published: 2026-10-26T11:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chatgpt, claude, sweden, government, ai security, data protection, openai, anthropic, deepseek, gdpr, technology
## Sweden blocks two major AI platforms
Swedish government workers can no longer use OpenAI's ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude for official work due to security concerns over unregulated platforms.
## The risk of unregulated AI tools
Sensitive information entered into unregulated AI chatbots can be fed back to developers and stored for training purposes, creating data protection risks.
## Shadow IT poses security threat
Mikael Wettercrantz, Chief Information Officer and Director of Digitization, said unregulated platforms used by employees could have consequences for Sweden's information security.

> consequences for Sweden's information security
## A review found problematic AI use
An earlier review of AI tools at the Swedish Transport Administration revealed problematic uses of AI platforms for government work without proper enterprise contracts.
## Microsoft CoPilot remains approved
Government workers can continue using Microsoft CoPilot for official work, but with tighter security controls. A limited number of employees retain ChatGPT and Claude access through a special platform.
## Sweden joins other nations restricting AI
Sweden previously banned DeepSeek for government work over privacy concerns. The United States also banned DeepSeek products, citing fears that Chinese data laws could allow authorities access to servers.
## Key takeaway

Sweden has banned ChatGPT and Claude for government work due to security concerns that sensitive information could be fed into unregulated platforms and used for training.