The European Parliament has reportedly prohibited its members from using the integrated AI tools available on their official devices. This decision is based on cybersecurity and privacy concerns related to uploading confidential communications to cloud services. According to an email obtained by Politico, the parliament's IT department stated it cannot ensure the security of data once it is sent to the servers of AI companies. The department also noted that the complete scope of what information is shared with these firms is "still being assessed."

Consequently, the email advised that "It is considered safer to keep such features disabled."

When data is uploaded to AI chatbots—such as Anthropic’s Claude, Microsoft’s Copilot, or OpenAI’s ChatGPT—it becomes subject to U.S. legal demands. American authorities can require the companies operating these chatbots to disclose information about their users. Furthermore, AI chatbots commonly utilize the data provided by users to refine and enhance their models. This practice raises the risk that sensitive information submitted by one individual could potentially be accessed or viewed by others.

Europe enforces some of the most rigorous data protection regulations globally. However, the European Commission, which governs the 27-member bloc, proposed new legislative measures last year. These proposals aim to ease certain data protection rules, thereby facilitating the ability of major technology firms to train their AI models using data from European citizens. This initiative has attracted criticism from opponents who argue it concedes too much to U.S. technology giants.

This restriction on European lawmakers' access to AI tools coincides with a period where several EU member states are reassessing their engagements with U.S. tech corporations. These companies remain governed by U.S. law and are susceptible to the shifting demands of the current U.S. administration.

In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued numerous subpoenas directing major U.S. technology and social media companies to provide information about individuals—including American citizens—who have publicly criticized the policies of the Trump administration. Companies such as Google, Meta, and Reddit have complied with these requests in several instances, despite the subpoenas not being issued or enforced by a judicial court order.