France's DGSI domestic intelligence agency is replacing Palantir Technologies' data tools with a local alternative from Chapsvision, marking another step by European nations to reduce reliance on US tech companies.
The move reflects a broader European trend toward technological sovereignty. DGSI, France's counterintelligence service, cited the need for greater independence from American software providers as geopolitical tensions persist.
Chapsvision, a French firm, will now handle the intelligence agency's data analysis capabilities. The decision underscores growing concerns across Europe about storing sensitive security information on US-based platforms.
France joins other EU nations in reassessing tech dependencies. Earlier this year, the EU tightened regulations on foreign tech firms operating within its borders. The shift also aligns with the bloc's digital strategy to strengthen homegrown tech ecosystems.
Palantir has faced scrutiny in Europe over data privacy and government surveillance concerns. The Colorado-based company operates in multiple European nations but has encountered resistance in several countries regarding its close ties to government intelligence operations.
EU countries have accelerated efforts to develop and promote local tech alternatives across cloud computing, AI, and data analytics sectors.
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