EU Parliament Blocks AI Features on Lawmakers' Devices Over Security Concerns
Summary
EU Parliament disables AI features on lawmakers' work devices over security concerns, blocking writing assistants and virtual tools that send data to cloud services while urging officials to take similar precautions on personal devices.
Key Points
- EU Parliament disables AI features on lawmakers' work devices after IT department determines it cannot guarantee security of tools that send data to cloud services
- Built-in AI features like writing assistants, summarizing tools, and enhanced virtual assistants are blocked on tablets and phones while data sharing with service providers remains under assessment
- Parliament urges lawmakers to apply similar precautions on personal devices and avoid exposing work emails or documents to AI features that scan or analyze content