France to ditch Palantir's AI data tools in favour of domestic provider
7 hours ago
- #AI autonomy
- #Strategic dependency
- #European tech policy
- France's intelligence service will replace US Palantir AI tools with domestic provider ChapsVision to avoid strategic dependency.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emphasized the need for French AI autonomy, citing risks from foreign-controlled technologies.
- The transition will take years as Palantir's contract renews in 2025, with ChapsVision becoming a foundation for public agency data processing.
- European concerns grow over US tech reliance, highlighted by US restrictions on AI model access and similar moves in Germany and the UK.
- Palantir faces criticism for surveillance risks and links to controversial US policies, leading to contract reviews in multiple countries.
- France plans €655m investment in AI, including chatbots for state services and public health, built on domestic Mistral AI models.