The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI functions on work devices over cybersecurity and data protection concerns.

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The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI features on work devices due to cybersecurity and data protection concerns. The decision affects writing assistants, text summarization tools, and virtual assistants that rely on cloud-based processing. This move reflects institutional unease about AI handling sensitive legislative data and highlights a paradox: while the EU regulates AI through its comprehensive AI Act, it remains wary of trusting these tools with critical information. The decision signals a pragmatic approach to AI adoption, prioritizing security and control over convenience.

The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices