France to end Palantir partnership, citing concern over US tech reliance

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the country’s domestic intelligence service will end its partnership with U.S. artificial intelligence company Palantir, according to Turkish-language media reports on the announcement. Lecornu said European concern over excessive reliance on American technology has been growing, and that the decision reflects a strategic preference for domestic and European technology solutions. France’s internal intelligence agency has used Palantir’s software across various operational areas for an extended period, he added. The move comes amid intensifying European debate over digital sovereignty and data security. Palantir, a U.S.-headquartered technology firm, is known for its large-scale data analytics and intelligence applications. The French prime minister’s office did not immediately provide details on a timeline or replacement systems. No further information on the transition was immediately available.