France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider

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1. 1h ago

   France replaces Palantir AI tools with ChapsVision for DGSI

   The DGSI domestic intelligence agency is switching from Palantir to the French firm ChapsVision. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated the move is necessary to avoid strategic dependencies on foreign technology. The transition will take several years because Palantir's long-term contract was renewed in 2025.

   What's confirmed:

   • Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on June 16, 2026, that the DGSI will replace Palantir's AI data tools with those from ChapsVision.
   • Lecornu stated that France cannot rely on tools developed by foreign powers and must use its own AI models.
   • The move is intended to break strategic dependencies on US-controlled technology.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The migration to ChapsVision will take several years due to a 2025 contract renewal with Palantir.
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2. 3d ago

   France Replaces Palantir AI Tools with Domestic Firm ChapsVision

   The French domestic intelligence agency DGSI is ditching American AI data sifting systems from Palantir. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced the switch to French rival ChapsVision on June 16, 2026. The move aims to ensure strategic autonomy and avoid dependence on foreign platforms.

   What's confirmed:

   • The French domestic intelligence agency DGSI will replace tools from Palantir with those from French firm ChapsVision.
   • Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced the transition on June 16, 2026.
   • The decision is driven by a desire for strategic autonomy and to avoid strategic dependencies on US-controlled tools.
   • The French government intends to stop using Palantir's data sifting systems.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Paris plans to invest an additional $760 million of new public investment into developing the country.
   • France is investing 655 million in AI.
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