France’s domestic intelligence agency DGSI will gradually stop using AI data tools supplied by US firm Palantir and switch to systems developed by French company ChapsVision, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on June 16, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
The move aims to reduce France’s strategic dependence on US technology and protect its digital sovereignty. Lecornu said, "We must use our own AI models; we cannot accept new strategic dependencies in the digital sphere. We cannot rely on tools developed by foreign powers. France must have its own tools" [1]. He added that France cannot depend on partners "capable of turning off the access tap for artificial intelligence" [2]. Lecornu emphasized, "Our digital sovereignty is non-negotiable," and said France will bolster support for French and European solutions that meet state needs [5].
ChapsVision, founded in 2019, generated roughly €200 million ($232 million) in revenue in 2025. In contrast, Palantir reported $4.5 billion in revenue that same year. Despite this, the French government plans a phased transition over several years [1, 2, 3, 6]. Palantir’s existing long-term contract with DGSI was renewed in 2025, and Lecornu's office stated the contract remains fully in force to avoid any capacity gaps during the switch [1, 2, 3, 6]. Palantir said it will continue supporting French government projects where needed [1, 6].
The French decision follows growing European concerns over reliance on US technologies. Recent US government actions, including suspending foreign nationals’ access to Anthropic’s advanced AI in June 2026, have added urgency [1, 2, 3, 4]. Germany’s internal security and military services have also ended use of Palantir products, and the UK is reviewing a £330 million NHS Palantir contract while blocking a £50 million London Metropolitan police deal with the company [1, 4, 6].
Palantir, co-founded by Peter Thiel with CIA support, has long collaborated with US intelligence and law enforcement agencies including ICE and US-Israel operations [1, 2, 3, 4, 6]. Ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, candidates have called for reducing dependence on US tech firms like Palantir [2, 4].
France is simultaneously investing an additional €655 million ($759 million) under its France 2030 program to develop AI technologies domestically in 2026 [4, 5, 6]. The government expects the transition from Palantir to ChapsVision to take several years, maintaining all current capabilities during that period [1, 6].
