Germany's spy agency picks French AI firm over Palantir
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has selected a French AI firm, ChapsVision, over the U.S. company Palantir for its data analysis needs. This decision reflects Germany's desire to reduce reliance on American technology in sensitive security systems. The move is part of a broader debate in Germany regarding the role of Palantir in national security and data protection concerns.
- ▪The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution plans to use ChapsVision's ArgonOS software for data analysis.
- ▪BfV President Sinan Selen emphasized the need for European alternatives to Palantir.
- ▪Critics have raised concerns about data protection and dependence on U.S. technology.
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News Technology Germany’s spy agency picks French AI firm over Palantir The move comes as German officials push for homegrown alternatives in sensitive security systems. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers The decision comes amid a broader German debate over Palantir’s role in the country’s security infrastructure. | Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images May 15, 2026 3:40 pm CET By Anouk Schlung BERLIN — Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has picked a French AI firm over the U.S. security giant Palantir, in a push to make Europe less reliant on American tech, according to German media reports.
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