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France announced that its domestic intelligence service will replace Palantir's AI data tools with those from French provider ChapsVision, citing the need to eliminate "strategic dependency" on foreign technology. France's DGSI to Replace Palantir with ChapsVision Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu posted on social media that France must use its own AI models. The DGSI will transition to ChapsVision after a long‑term contract with Palantir was renewed in 2025, meaning the swap will take several years. ChapsVision, founded in 2019, aims to become the "technological foundation" for public agencies' critical data processing. Revenue Gap Highlights Scale of Switch ChapsVision reported €200 million in revenue for 2025. Palantir generated $4.5 billion in the same year, illustrating the size disparity between the domestic challenger and the US incumbent. France plans to invest €655 million in AI, including a shared chatbot for state services and a public‑health chatbot for Ameli. European Push for AI Autonomy Gains Momentum Germany's BfV has also selected ChapsVision, while its military is dropping Palantir tools. Britain is reviewing a £330 million NHS contract with Palantir, and London’s mayor blocked a £50 million deal with the firm. Recent U.S. restrictions on foreign nationals accessing Anthropic’s models have heightened European concerns over reliance on U.S. AI platforms. Future Outlook: Domestic AI Suppliers Poised for Growth With state backing, firms like ChapsVision could capture a larger share of public‑sector contracts across Europe. Continued political pressure may accelerate the development of homegrown AI models, such as those from French startup Mistral AI, already powering a government chatbot for civil servants. Legal challenges from Palantir, as seen in London, suggest a contentious transition period, but the strategic imperative for sovereignty appears to outweigh short‑term disruptions.