Palantir, the worrying ally of the French intelligence services
Is Palantir an indispensable ally or a disguised threat to France? The question arises in light of the growing dependence of French intelligence services.
Written by | L’Essentiel de l’Éco
(Translated from French to English)
The DGSI has just renewed its contract with Palantir, an American-made software company that plays a central role in intelligence operations, for another three years. This choice highlights a growing technological dependence and raises serious questions of sovereignty, ethics, and control.
An exceptional tool installed in an emergency
Palantir’s first foray into French intelligence dates back to November 2015, following the Paris attacks. In the absence of a national or European alternative, the General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI) turned to this American company founded by Peter Thiel and supported by the CIA.
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