Amsterdam prohibits generative AI for city workers «Euro Weekly News

Amsterdam presented an official ban on the use of generative AI by its municipal employees and cited serious concerns about misinformation, hate speeches and potential data injuries.

According to an internal memo received by the local station AT5, this step has popular platforms such as Chatgpt, Deepseek, Gemini and Midjourney. The city authorities warn that these tools accidentally distribute incorrect information or that the exchange of sensitive data could make it easier and a risk of public trust in the local government.

Propaganda and hate speech: top concerns when accepting AI

Officials believe that the unchecked use of AI could increase hated or propaganda content, which makes it essential to determine strict limits for emerging technologies. The municipality emphasized that employees may only use AI tools that correspond to the relevant laws, regulations and Amsterdams of their own policy. This is not the first time that the city has taken a permanent attitude towards digital applications: It banned Tikok about two years ago by work by phone and was banning a telegram last year. Through the proactive monitoring of AI developments, Amsterdam is aimed at keeping pace with the rapid development of technology and protecting its citizens.

Chat Amsterdam: pioneering work in a responsible AI future

Despite the clamp, the city examines whether artificial intelligence can be used under a pilot project called “Chat Amsterdam” on “safe and responsible” way. Through this initiative, the officials hope to find out how AI can rationalize administrative tasks or improve public services -without exposing the city to the risks associated with mainstream -ki -tools. Since the European cities deal with the balance between innovations and security, Amsterdam's courageous measures can manage and regulate local governments on the entire continent.

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