French spies break with data-analysis giant Palantir, wary of relying on US tech
Summary
France has decided to stop using the American company Palantir's data analysis tools for its intelligence services. Instead, it will use a French company called ChapsVision to reduce reliance on US technology and increase its own control over sensitive data.Key Facts
- France wants "strategic autonomy" for its intelligence technology and will reduce dependence on US firms.
- The French intelligence agency DGSI will replace Palantir with ChapsVision for critical data processing.
- ChapsVision is a smaller French AI company, earning about €200 million in 2025 compared to Palantir's $4.5 billion.
- Palantir’s contract with DGSI is still active to avoid gaps in intelligence capacity.
- Palantir was co-founded with help from the US CIA and is linked to Peter Thiel and President Donald Trump.
- Concerns about Palantir include risks of mass surveillance and threats to privacy.
- France plans to invest €655 million in AI infrastructure and research to support domestic tech companies.
- Other European countries, like Germany and the UK, are also cautious about using US AI technologies.
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