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Alex Karp warns France about its digital sovereignty

Palantir CEO Alex Karp believes France risks harming itself with its misleading digital sovereignty after deciding to stop using his company's services.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir, has expressed concerns regarding France's decision to forgo the services of his company, primarily used for internal intelligence. In a statement made on September 2, he warned that this direction could lead to negative consequences for the country.

This reaction follows the announcement made in June by the French government, led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, which decided to replace Palantir's data analysis software. This software had been used by the General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI) since 2016 for its operations.

The government has promised to develop a "strategic autonomy" that leads it to consider other solutions, including software from the French company ChapsVision. This decision aims to strengthen the country's digital sovereignty.

Karp labeled this desire for sovereignty as misleading, emphasizing that moving away from Palantir could undermine the effectiveness of French intelligence services.

It is noteworthy that the controversy surrounding this decision highlights tensions between technological innovation and national security concerns in a global context of technological competitiveness.

Future reactions from stakeholders in the tech sector, as well as from the security community, could shape the strategic direction of France's digital choices.

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