U.S. House Bans Microsoft Copilot AI on Congressional Devices

The ban aims to prevent data leaks to non-approved cloud services, reflecting growing concerns over AI chatbot security.

The U.S. House has imposed a strict ban on the use of Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot by congressional staffers, citing data security concerns.
House Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor communicated that Copilot is now unauthorized for House use.
The move is part of broader efforts to regulate AI technology use within the federal government, including the appointment of chief AI officers by federal agencies.
Microsoft plans to release government-oriented tools later this year to meet federal security requirements.
Previous actions include a ban on the free version of ChatGPT for House staffers, while the paid version remains allowed for research.