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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Vinay Patel

US Lawmakers Tighten Grip on AI, Bans Copilot for Staff

US Congress has restricted its employees from using Microsoft’s Copilot AI. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Congressional US House of Representatives staffers are now prohibited from using Microsoft's Copilot generative AI assistant, citing security concerns.

This congressional action, first reported by Axios, reflects the federal government's ongoing efforts to grapple with its internal use of AI and develop regulations for this rapidly growing technology.

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