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    [contrast this with recent articles re: AI & the US government]   
      
   EU Parliament bans AI use on government work devices as security fears rise   
      
   By Craig Hale published 4 hours ago   
      
   European Parliament is worried about AI data security   
      
       Internal email reveals EU Parliament has banned AI tools due to cloud   
   processing   
       "Some of these features use cloud services to carry out tasks that could be   
   handled locally"   
       Workers also asked to exercise caution when using personal devices and AI   
   for work tasks   
      
   The European Parliament has turned off built-in AI features on the devices it   
   issues employees due to cybersecurity and data protection concerns.   
      
   An internal memo cited by Politico said the IT department could not guarantee   
   the security of certain AI tools, particularly those that rely on cloud   
   services that send data off-device instead of processing locally.   
      
   While the European Parliament is said to be assessing the extent of the data   
   shared with service providers to potentially re-enable some AI tools, they've   
   been turned off for now.   
      
   European Parliament bans AI over data security worries   
      
   "Some of these features use cloud services to carry out tasks that could be   
   handled locally, sending data off the device," the letter reads, suggesting   
   that current tools could be safer.   
      
   Although access to generative AI tools has been cut for now, the European   
   Parliament hasn't cut access to core workplace tools like emails, calendars and   
   office apps. Neither did the Parliament mention which AI features or systems   
   are involved.   
      
   While the data security argument has merit, European officials have also been   
   ramping up efforts to turn their backs on US Big Tech, including Microsoft. A   
   company that just so happens to offer operating system, productivity and AI   
   software to European officials. Might tech sovereignty also be playing a role   
   in the AI ban?   
      
   The support desk also asked workers to "consider applying similar precautions"   
   on their own personal devices, which includes "avoid[ing[ granting broad access   
   to data" and not sharing sensitive info with AI chatbots.   
      
   A European Parliament spokesperson told Politico it "constantly monitor[s]   
   cybersecurity threats and quickly deploys the necessary measures to prevent   
   them."   
      
      
   https://www.techradar.com/pro/eu-parliament-bans-ai-use-on-government-work-devi   
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