google news | France shifts away from Palantir, towards 'AI sovereignty' AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. France’s domestic intelligence agency (DGSI) plans to replace Palantir’s U.S.‑based data‑analytics tools with French‑made solutions from ChapsVision as part of a wider “AI sovereignty” push aimed at reducing strategic dependence on foreign technology. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emphasized the need for home‑grown AI models and warned against reliance on foreign powers that could impose restrictions, echoing similar moves in Germany and broader European concerns over “kill switches” and legislative intrusion. While the DGSI’s contract with Palantir, renewed in late 2025, will remain in place during a multi‑year transition, the shift reflects a growing trend of European governments investing in domestic AI capabilities—underscored by France’s recent €655 million funding boost for firms like Mistral and ChapsVision and parallel scrutiny of Palantir in the UK’s NHS. This pivot highlights a redefinition of sovereignty in the AI era, focusing on control over data and infrastructure rather than merely where it is stored. Read more: https://www.computing.co.uk/news/2026/ai/france-shifts-away-from-palantir-towards-ai-sovereignty #SbastienLecornu #Palantir #DGSI #ChapsVision #France