The French domestic intelligence agency, DGSI, has announced it will terminate its contract with the US-based Palantir Technologies, opting instead for the French company ChapsVision. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu made the announcement on June 16, 2026.
A Shift Toward Self-Sufficiency in Technology
We must use our own AI models; we cannot accept new strategic dependencies in the digital sphere.
Sebastien Lecornu, Prime Minister of France
This decision is part of a broader European initiative to minimize reliance on American technology, particularly in sensitive sectors like national security. Lecornu emphasized the need for France to develop its own technological capabilities.
- Palantir has been criticized for its connections to US intelligence agencies.
- France plans to invest €655 million ($760 million) in artificial intelligence initiatives.
The move comes amid growing concerns among European nations about the implications of depending on US tech firms. Countries like Germany and the UK are also reevaluating their relationships with Palantir, reflecting a shift in the geopolitical landscape.
In addition to replacing Palantir, France will introduce a shared chatbot across state services and develop a public health chatbot for its health insurance agency, Ameli.